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Book Title
Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need
Publication Date
2017-01-29
Edition Number
9
Pages
368
ISBN
9780134449913

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Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0134449916
ISBN-13
9780134449913
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235378662

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Social Welfare : a History of the American Response to Need
Subject
Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science
Author
Mark Stern, June Axinn
Format
Trade Paperback

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0.8 in
Item Weight
25.6 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in

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Edition Number
9
Intended Audience
College Audience
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Yes
Table Of Content
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction: How to Think About Social Welfare''s Past (and Present) 2. The Colonial Period: 1647--1776 3. The Pre--Civil War Period: 1777--1860 4. The Civil War and After: 1860--1900 5. Progress and Reform: 1900--1930 6. The Depression and the New Deal: 1930--1940 7. War and Prosperity: 1940--1968 8. Conservative Resurgence and Social Change: 1968--1992 9. Social Welfare and the Information Society: 1992--2016 DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction: How to Think About Social Welfare''s Past (and Present) DOCUMENT: Introduction An Act for the Relief of the Poor, 43 Elizabeth, 1601 2. The Colonial Period: 1647--1776 The Poor Laws in the Colonies Conquest, Expansion, and Population Growth: Native Americans, Immigration, and Slavery Social Change and the Challenge to the Poor Laws Veterans: A Special Class DOCUMENTS: The Colonial Period An Act of Supplement to the Acts Referring to the Poor, Massachusetts Bay, 1692 The Binding of Moses Love, 1747 3. The Pre--Civil War Period: 1777--1860 Social and Economic Conditions Population Growth and Migration Slavery and Free Labor Reform and Social Change Labor Unrest Religious Reform and Jacksonian Democracy The Expansion of Public Education The Expansion of Suffrage Moral Reform Social Welfare Programs and Services Institutionalization Child Saving Retreat from the Almshouse DOCUMENTS: The Pre--Civil War Period The First Annual Report of the Managers of the Society for the Prevention of Pauperism in the City of New York, 1818 Constitution, By-Laws, &c., of the Female Orphan Asylum of Portland, Maine, 1828 President Franklin Pierce: Veto Message-An Act Making a Grant of Public Lands to the Several States for the Benefit of Indigent Insane Persons, 1854 4. The Civil War and After: 1860--1900 Changing Economic and Demographic Realities Population Changes Naturalization and Citizenship Regional Shifts The Aging: The Group That Was Left Behind Innovations in Social Welfare Services The Welfare of Soldiers and Veterans Social Welfare: Reconstruction and the Freedmen''s Bureau Social Welfare and Urban Expansion The Charity Organization Movement The Settlement House Movement A New View of Child Welfare Social Movements During the Late 19th Century: The Reform Impulse The Social Welfare of Women The Labor Movement The Agrarian Movement Conclusion DOCUMENTS: The Civil War and After An Act to Provide for the Relief of Indigent Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, and the Families of Those Deceased, 1887 The Economic and Moral Effects of Public Outdoor Relief, 1890 An Act to Prohibit the Coming of Chinese Laborers to the United States, September 1888, and Supplement, October 1888 5. Progress and Reform: 1900--1930 Changing Economic and Demographic Realities An Urban and Industrial Society Poverty and the Working Class African Americans, Native Americans, and Immigrants Innovations in Social Welfare Regulating Working Conditions Expanding Public Welfare Protecting Vulnerable Families Social Work and the Black Population The Social Welfare of Veterans Professionalizing Social Work Social Movements in the Early 20th Century Coalitions for Reform Regulating Business Organized Labor Women, Work, and Suffrage The End of Reform DOCUMENTS: Progress and Reform The Family and the Woman''s Wage, 1909 Funds to P
Synopsis
For courses in History of Social Welfare or Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134303733. Examines the most current social welfare issues in historical perspective. Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need enables students to place current issues of social concern in their historical contexts. It examines the comprehensive history of social welfare from the 18th century to the present, while exploring the ideas--as well as the economic and political forces--that have shaped policy development. Using numerous original documents to provide a clearer picture of historical periods, the authors show how social conditions, ideas about dependency and poverty, and institutions have shaped social policy and the efforts of voluntary organizations and individuals who work with at-risk populations. This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series , which helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of learning aids that highlight competency content and critical-thinking questions for the competencies. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.* Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.** Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. **The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later., For courses in History of Social Welfare or Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134303733. Examines the most current social welfare issues in historical perspective. Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need enables students to place current issues of social concern in their historical contexts. It examines the comprehensive history of social welfare from the 18th century to the present, while exploring the ideas--as well as the economic and political forces--that have shaped policy development. Using numerous original documents to provide a clearer picture of historical periods, the authors show how social conditions, ideas about dependency and poverty, and institutions have shaped social policy and the efforts of voluntary organizations and individuals who work with at-risk populations. This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series , which helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of learning aids that highlight competency content and critical-thinking questions for the competencies. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.* Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.** Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. **The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later., For courses in History of Social Welfare or Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134303733. Examines the most current social welfare issues in historical perspective. Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need enables students to place current issues of social concern in their historical contexts. It examines the comprehensive history of social welfare from the 18th century to the present, while exploring the ideas-as well as the economic and political forces-that have shaped policy development. Using numerous original documents to provide a clearer picture of historical periods, the authors show how social conditions, ideas about dependency and poverty, and institutions have shaped social policy and the efforts of voluntary organizations and individuals who work with at-risk populations. This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series , which helps students understand and master CSWE's core competencies with a variety of learning aids that highlight competency content and critical-thinking questions for the competencies. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos, concept check quizzes, and chapter review quizzes. The Enhanced Pearson eText is also available without a print version of the textbook. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy. Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted.
LC Classification Number
HV91.S6235 2017

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