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Book Synopsis: The fifth edition of Social Policy for Effective Practice offers a rich variety of resources and knowledge foundations to help social work students understand and contend with the continually evolving social policy landscape that surrounds them. The authors have continued their values-based approach and kept the focus on clients' strengths to help students position themselves for effective engagement on new fronts where policy threats and outcomes affect clients' lives in myriad ways.
The new edition comprehensively covers the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing policy, and each chapter builds on the practical knowledge and skills forged from previous ones.
New to this edition:
- Thorough examination of new policies, including challenges to the Affordable Care Act, voting rights, immigration, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as situations involving substance use, mental health, and economic inequality.
- Expanded coverage of shifting demographics, including population diversity and aging.
- Increased connections drawn between historical, present, and potential future policy contexts.
- Updated exercises, exhibits, and social media links in-text and an entire suite of web-based tools found through www.routledgesw.com, including complementary reading suggestions and teaching tips, a full library of lecture slides and exam questions, and EPAS guidelines.
For use as a resource in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master's levels, the new edition of Social Policy for Effective Practice will challenge students to find areas of policy practice that spark their passion and prepare them to think about and use policy practice as a tool that can lead to the changes they care about.
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Looking to stay ahead and make a difference in the ever-changing social policy landscape? Look no further! Introducing Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths Approach, the fifth edition of this groundbreaking book that equips social work students with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the complex world of social policy.
With a strong emphasis on clients' strengths, this book empowers students to engage effectively in new policy frontiers where outcomes greatly impact the lives of those in need. From analyzing policies to developing effective strategies, each chapter builds on previous knowledge and skills, providing a solid foundation for students to become change agents in their communities.
What sets this edition apart is its thorough examination of the latest policies, including challenges to vital legislations such as the Affordable Care Act, voting rights, immigration, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. Furthermore, it addresses critical issues surrounding substance use, mental health, economic inequality, and shifting demographics.
Not only does this book offer comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, but it also provides a wide range of supplementary resources and tools. With updated exercises, exhibits, and social media links, students will have access to a suite of web-based tools that enhance their learning experience, including complementary reading suggestions, teaching tips, lecture slides, exam questions, and EPAS guidelines.
Whether you're a baccalaureate or master's level student, Social Policy for Effective Practice is your ultimate resource for understanding and tackling the policy challenges of today and tomorrow. Spark your passion, make a difference, and prepare yourself to be a catalyst for change. Visit our website at www.routledgesw.com to learn more and get started on your journey towards creating a better world.
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