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Reflecting the core mission of the social work profession, Empowerment Series: Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective (6th Edition) by Amanda S. Barusch provides a comprehensive and critical framework for understanding social welfare and policy. Published by Cengage Learning, this essential textbook equips students, researchers, and professionals in social work and human services with the analytical tools needed to evaluate social policies, navigate policy practice, and address human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice.
📚 About the Book Details
- Book Title: Empowerment Series: Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective (6th Edition)
- Author: Amanda S. Barusch
- Publisher: Cengage Learning (March 16, 2017)
- Format: Digital PDF
- Print Length: 576 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1305943244
- ISBN-13: 978-1305943247
🔍 Description & Core Themes
Unlike standard policy texts that rely solely on abstract theories, this book takes a unique human perspective on social justice by examining how policies directly affect individual lives and how people shape policies through collective action. Aligned with current professional standards and core competencies, it introduces philosophical perspectives on social justice, explores the government's role in policy-making, and delves into critical contemporary debates regarding vulnerable populations, discrimination, and economic inequality.
Key Focus Areas & Content Structure:
- Policy Analysis Frameworks & Tools
- Social Welfare History & Government Roles
- Poverty, Inequality, & Social Security
- Crime, Incarceration, & Criminal Justice
- Vulnerable Populations & Intersectionality
- Global Social Policy Perspectives
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