Controversial issues in social policy / Howard Jacob Karger, James Midgley, C. Brené Brown, editors.
| Other author | Karger, Howard Jacob, 1948- |
| Other author | Midgley, James. |
| Other author | Brown, Brené. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Allyn and Bacon, ©2003. |
| Description | xi, 282 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Is the American welfare state compatible with the market economy? -- Should the federal government support or fund sectarian social-service agencies? -- Should social services be privatized? -- Is legislation for lesbian and gay rights necessary? -- Are governmental policies solving the problem of homelessness? -- Can welfare-to-work programs significantly reduce poverty levels? -- Can an asset-based welfare policy really help the poor? -- Are affirmative-action policies increasing in equality in the labor market? -- Is privatizing social security good for women? -- Do we need a national healthcare policy? -- Has the Americans with disablities act (ADA) gone to far? -- Has the war on drugs been effective? -- Is outpatient commitment a step forward for mental-health clients? -- Is managed care containing costs and improving access to quality healthcare? --Should transracial adoptions be allowed? -- Should gays and lesbians be allowed to adopt? -- Should abortion rights be an accepted social-work value? -- Should faith-based social-work programs be required to comply with nondiscrimination standards if they violate the beliefs of those institutions? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2002016389 |
| ISBN | 0205337457 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN59.2 .C66 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |