American Social Welfare Policy : A Pluralist Approach

By Howard Jacob Karger and David Stoesz

Book Overview

For courses in Social Welfare Policy. 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 0134303199. Comprehensive, current coverage of the history, issues, and forces that shape American social welfare policy. American Social Welfare Policy , Eighth Edition cultivates an understanding of both national and international social welfare policy. Using a policy analysis framework, the authors give students the background needed to grasp the social, political, and economic forces that shape social welfare policy, analyze the major programs that make up the U.S. welfare state, and discuss basic social welfare concepts. Updated throughout, the Eighth Edition examines the dramatic domestic and international events occurring since the previous edition that have impacted social welfare policy worldwide. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0134628128
• ISBN13: 9780134628127
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.9" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Great shopping experience...definitely recommend this seller.

This transaction was very easy. I ordered this book for a class I'm taking, and it arrived in time and as described.

Admin and Policy

Great intro book into the world of social work policy. Easy to read but not dumbed down. Also contains a strong section on the history of social work...A+ for that!

Informative and concise

I read this book (in conjunction with other texts) for a graduate section of a Social Policies class, and was impressed with the ease both authors transformed the abstract and dry into something exciting and inspiring. No, social policy is not the most glamorous field for college students to enter, and unarguably the American system's shrinkage is going to pose severe problems in the next couple of years, but emotional and moral rewards of doing what is right make this venture worth it. Alternately, the authors balance this view with pragmatic political approaches that equip the reader with introductory strategies to hold off or even staunch further erosion of American social policy. The book by itself is enjoyable, but advanced classes should use the American Welfare State as a supplementary text for historical background.

Clear language, comprehensive

I've been reading Karger and Stoesz for years. This is a good, relevant edition to understanding social welfare policy. However, the 4th edition leaves out the historical perspectives; readers will want to refer to earlier editions or supplemental sources for historical content.

Great Book, But Don't Forget To Buy Internet Update!

This is truly a great book, and you'll want to keep it for a reference even after your classes. Don't forget to buy the supplemental Internet Update ((...) ISBN 0801332389). It's a great resource and really helps when you need to do research or write a term paper!