Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, Set

The Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of this constantly evolving field, featuring contributions from renowned national and international experts. Organized by major foundational areas within the social work curriculum, each volume includes cutting-edge information related to all aspects of the profession to guide practice and policy decision-making across the field. Social work researchers, educators, practitioners, and students will gain important insight as well as practical resources related to this dynamic profession. SECTION I POLICY AND JUSTICE: A GLOBAL IMPERATIVE.

Chapter 1 The Human Security Paradigm: Peace with Justice and Equality? / Jody Williams

Chapter 2 Social Policy from a Global Perspective / Robin Sakina Mama

Chapter 3 Social Justice for Marginalized and Disadvantaged Groups: Issues and Challenges for Social Policies in Asia / Joseph Kin Fun Kwok.

SECTION II THE CONTEXT OF POLICY: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW.

Chapter 4 Reconceptualizing the Evolution of the American Welfare State/ Bruce Jansson

Chapter 5 Not by the Numbers Alone: The Effects of Economic and Demographic Changes on Social Policy / Michael Reisch

Chapter 6 The U.S. Patriot Act: Implications for the Social Work Profession / Stan Stojkovic

Chapter 7 Social Welfare Policy as a Form of Social Justice / Ira C. Colby.

SECTION III POLICY TO PRACTICE AND PRACTICE TO POLICY.

Chapter 8 Policy Practice / Rodney A. Ellis

Chapter 9 New Federalism, New Freedom, and States' Rights: The Uncertain and Fragmented Direction of Public Mental Health Policy in the United States / King Davis

Chapter 10 Aging in the United States: Challenges to Social Policy and Policy Practice / Enid Opal Cox

Chapter 11 Explanatory Legitimacy: A Model for Disability Policy Development and Analysis / Stephen French Gilson and Elizabeth DePoy

Chapter 12 Health-Care Policy: Should Change Be Small or Large? / Pamela J. Miller

Chapter 13 Social Determinants of Health: Twenty-First-Century Social Work Priorities / Gary Rosenberg

Chapter 14 Urban Housing Policy and Practice in the Developing World / Sunil Kumar

Chapter 15 Child Welfare Policy / Richard J. Gelles and Carol Wilson Spigner

Chapter 16 Public Funding of Sectarian Organizations for the Provision of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care: Discriminatory Issues for Gay Males / Christopher W. Blackwell and Sophia F. Dziegielewski.

SECTION IV POLICY FORMULATION AND POSSIBILITIES.

Chapter 17 Social Welfare Policy and Politics / Richard Hoefer

Chapter 18 Social Welfare and Economics: Redefining the Welfare State in a Global Economy / Howard Karger and Peter A. Kindle

Chapter 19 Digital Technology and Social Policy: Social Justice in a World of Anywhere Access? / Paul R. Raffoul

Chapter 20 Welfare Reform: The Need for Social Empathy / Elizabeth A. Segal

"This handbook features an impressive collection of essays written by experts worldwide. Focusing on the theoretical foundations of social work and designed as a resource for the profession, it is divided into four volumes. The Handbook’s bibliographies provide references to seminal, classic publications in the field of social work and also to important, useful recent books and articles. Summing Up: Highly recommended. (Choice, November 2008)

"This exceptionally comprehensive reference set on an ever-evolving discipline exceeds its purpose "to serve as a resource for the profession." Students and scholars of a wide variety of social sciences will find it extremely valuable. Highly recommended for graduate and undergraduate libraries." (Library Journal, July 2008)

"...a vital four-volume handbook that delves into recent trends in the profession and its environment. The writing styles are clear and approachable by both the professional and layperson. This set is a must for any academic or professional social science collection. Although each volume stands on its own and may be purchased separately, the complete set is an asset for both students and practitioners." (American Reference Books Annual, June 2008)

Karen M. Sowers, Ph.D., is Professor and Dean at the University of Tennessee, School of Social Work.

Catherine N. Dulmus, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research at the University at Buffalo, New York. She is coeditor of several social work journals and has authored or edited a number of books, including Essentials of Child Welfare, Handbook of Preventive Interventions for Children and Adolescents, Handbook of Preventive Interventions for Adults, and The Social Work and Human Services Treatment Planner.