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Authors: Mark J. Stern & June Axinn
Publisher: Pearson (2018) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0134292939
Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need (9th Edition) offers a comprehensive overview of the historical evolution of social welfare policy and services in the United States. This edition traces how social, political, and economic forces have shaped the nation’s response to human need from colonial times to the present.
Key features include:
Detailed historical analysis of major social welfare movements, policies, and institutions.
Examination of the relationship between social reform, public policy, and the development of professional social work.
Updated discussions of contemporary social issues, including poverty, inequality, and healthcare access.
Integration of diverse perspectives highlighting the experiences of marginalized populations throughout U.S. history.
Learning tools, timelines, and critical thinking questions to support deeper engagement with historical and policy content.
A cornerstone text for social work and human services education, this book equips students with the historical context and analytical framework necessary to understand and address today’s social welfare challenges with informed and ethical practice.
