Social Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths ApproachSocial Policy for Effective Practice: A Strengths Approach is the fourth of five innovative texts in a new series by McGraw-Hill: NEW DIRECTIONS IN SOCIAL WORK: A McGraw-Hill Series. This book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discussion of each component of the policy process. Four themes are interwoven throughout the book: the importance of thinking critically about social policy, the benefits of using the strengths perspective in policy analysis and development, the critical role social policy plays in all areas of practice, and the absolute responsibility of every social worker to engage in policy practice. |
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... percent of whites having a bache- lor's degree compared to 11 percent of blacks and 9 percent of Hispanics and Native Americans ( Kao & Thompson , 2003 ) . Income disparities between men and women . The median earnings for full - time ...
... percent of whites having a bache- lor's degree compared to 11 percent of blacks and 9 percent of Hispanics and Native Americans ( Kao & Thompson , 2003 ) . Income disparities between men and women . The median earnings for full - time ...
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... percent of the population was under the age of 18 , compared with 36 percent in 1960. Moreover , this percentage is projected to decrease to 24 percent by 2010 and then remain stable until 2030 ( U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
... percent of the population was under the age of 18 , compared with 36 percent in 1960. Moreover , this percentage is projected to decrease to 24 percent by 2010 and then remain stable until 2030 ( U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
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... percent in 2002 to 26.4 percent by 2030 ( Administration on Aging , 2003 ) . Specifically , African American and Hispanic older adults will each represent 11 percent of the elderly population , Asian Americans will rep- resent almost 5 ...
... percent in 2002 to 26.4 percent by 2030 ( Administration on Aging , 2003 ) . Specifically , African American and Hispanic older adults will each represent 11 percent of the elderly population , Asian Americans will rep- resent almost 5 ...
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