New History of Social Welfare

This revision traces the conceptual evolution of social welfare and presents a sweeping view of the history of social welfare programs from prehistory to the present. The author takes a feminist perspective and integrates coverage of women's and minority issues into the development of our present social welfare system. Particular attention is paid to the issues of poverty and social and economic justice.Highlights of the Fifth Edition: Expanded coverage of African history and culture, along with major emphasis on the Afro centric paradigm (as explained by Dr. Jerome Schiele). New information on Native American cultures, values and belief systems, strengthening the concept of diversity for readers. New time lines at the beginning of each chapter help readers put historical events into context. What the reviewers are saying. . . "I like this text very much; it has much to offer in the social welfare arena where many texts seem to be variations of the other. I especially like the 'edge' it has in the presentation of the material. The writing style is a compelling reason to seriously consider adopting this text." --Karen A. Ford, James Madison University"Among this books strengths are itsrs" consistent attention to womenrs"s status, its global coverage (in a historical sense), the thoughtful questions at the end of the chapters and the length." --Beverly A. Stadum, St. Cloud State UniversityDonrs"t miss these Value-Added options! Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions:The easiest way for your students to start a research assignment or research paper, this guide gives your students extensive help with the research process. An enclosed password gives them 6 months access to three exclusive databases of credible and reliable source material; including EBSCOrs"sContent SelectAcademic Journal and Abstract Database,New York Timessearch by Subject Archive, and Link Library.FREEwhen value packed withA New History of Social Welfare 5/e.Themes of the Times for Social Welfare Policy:This collection of 42 recent articles from theNew York Timeshelps to bring the real world into your classroom. These articles have been chosen to allow for lively discussion of issues and controversies in the area of Social welfare policy.FREEwhen value packed.To obtain Value pack ISBNrs"s, please contact your local Allyn & Bacon representative.Day, Phyllis J. is the author of 'New History of Social Welfare', published 2005 under ISBN 9780205437030 and ISBN 0205437036.