Philip R. Popple, University of Texas at Arlington, Leslie Leighninger, Arizona State University with Robert D. Leighninger, University of California, Berkeley
Revised edition of The policy-based profession, [2015].
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-334) and index.
Social welfare policy and the social work profession -- The policy-based profession -- Defining social welfare policy -- Social welfare policy analysis -- Social welfare policy analysis -- Policy analysis from a historical perspective -- Social/economic analysis -- The framework applied -- Fighting poverty : temporary assistance for needy families -- Aging : social security as an entitlement -- Mental health and substance abuse -- Health -- Child welfare : family preservation policy -- Immigration -- Taking action -- Politics and social welfare policy -- Taking action: policy practice for social workers -- Conclusion -- References -- Index