Social Policy for Effective Practice by Rosemary Kennedy Chapin
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."In an era of political upheaval and shifting social priorities, Chapin and Lewis provide a strengths-based context for examining social policies and the people served by themGuided by our NASW Code of Ethics, the authors provide a framework for culturally-sensitive analysis of policy practice."
Claire L. Dente, Professor of Social Work, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
"This textbook is as accessible as it is exhaustive. The writing allows students to understand the rich history of social welfare policy and to see examples of the real-world impact of policy, and all within a strengths-based perspective. An impressive feat, and one which I value greatly as a professor."
Eric Toth, CEO at CoveCare Center in Carmel, NY
Rosemary Kennedy Chapin is an award-winning teacher and researcher, possessing extensive program development experience in the social policy arena. After receiving her doctorate degree, she worked as a Research/Policy Analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She established and directs the Center on Aging and Disability Options (CRADO) at the University of Kansas.
Melinda Lewis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas and Associate Director of the School’s Center on Community Engagement and Collaboration. She also has years of experience advising students and field agencies on policy analysis and policy practice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367357061 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367357062 |
| Title | Social Policy for Effective Practice |
| Author | Rosemary Kennedy Chapin |
| Series | New Directions In Social Work |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 554 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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