Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need
Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need\ Seventh Edition\ June Axinn\ Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania\ Mark J. Stern\ University of Pennsylvania\ Basic Approach:\ Social Welfare, Seventh Edition, describes and analyzes the ideas that have shaped the history of social welfare–from the Colonial Period to the present day. It offers a comprehensive examination of the history of social welfare that explores the ideas and the economic and political forces that have...
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Social Welfare - Seventh Edition, describes and analyzes the ideas that have shaped the history of social welfare—from the Colonial Period to the present day—by using original documents from each respective period through the current Bush Administration. Coverage of economic developments, the impact of volunteerism, and the impact of privatization in the text helps students understand the context of social welfare movements and policies. New materials on trends in the justice system address the immigration debate and the issue of homosexuality and the law. The text also includes new material on Medicare prescription drug legislation, welfare reform, Hurrican Katrina, and social security privatization. Booknews Axinn and Stern (social work, U. of Pennsylvania) present a historical narrative of social welfare issues in the US, accompanied by relevant historical documents. Organized around historical time periods from the mid-18th century to 1999, the volume places social welfare policy into economic, demographic, and political contexts. Revisions include new sections on the treatment and status of Native Americans, immigration policy, family roles, and attitudes towards the aging. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface1Introduction12The Colonial Period: 1647-1776133The Pre-Civil War Period: 1777-1860354The Civil War and After: 1860-1900815Progress and Reform: 1900-19301236The Depression and the New Deal: 1930-19401687War and Prosperity: 1940-19702208Economic and Social Stagnation: 1970-19902689A Turn to the Right: The 1990s305Index335
\ BooknewsAxinn and Stern (social work, U. of Pennsylvania) present a historical narrative of social welfare issues in the US, accompanied by relevant historical documents. Organized around historical time periods from the mid-18th century to 1999, the volume places social welfare policy into economic, demographic, and political contexts. Revisions include new sections on the treatment and status of Native Americans, immigration policy, family roles, and attitudes towards the aging. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
