American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach with Research Navigator (5th Edition) - Hardcover

Basic Approach

This Research Navigator Edition highlights important questions raised in social welfare policy debates since 2005. This new material, located in the frontmatter, is followed by questions and activities that stimulate critical thinking skills. In addition, access to Research Navigator has been provided so that students may conduct further research on their own. By engaging with current issues and research, they may become more than an interested observer. They may become active participants.

Highlights of this Research Navigator Edition

·    An access code for Research Navigator has been included on the inside front cover.

·    This text has been updated with important policy issues that have occurred since 2005.

·    A chapter on Religion and Social Welfare Policy examines the religious roots of the

     welfare state, and how changes in religious thought and expression have been

     reflected in social welfare polices.

·    A discussion on the impact of the Bush tax cuts on social welfare policy has

     been included.

·    A comprehensive companion website that includes practice tests, flashcards, web

     links and more is available! Please visit: www.ablongman.com/karger5e

What the Reviewers are Saying . . .

“I think one of the hallmarks of each edition of Karger and Stoesz is that it is clear and well-written.  This is no exception.”

–Edward Gumz, Loyola University, Chicago

“[American Social Welfare Policy] provides an excellent and important balance between the many different views and approaches to social welfare policy.”

–Thomas McLaughlin, University of New England