Canadian Social Policy for Social Workers

Download or read book Canadian Social Policy for Social Workers written by Robert Harding and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Canadian Social Policy for Social Workers demystifies Canadian social policy for social work students by exploring how social policy shapes and regulates our daily lives. The 16 researchers and practitioners demonstrate that the study of social policy is a crucial dimension in all social work practice. The text's focus on the impact of social policy on social categories and specific social issues helps students understand that social policy is "real," tangible, and a window that illuminates the values and approaches to welfare in Canadian society. Drawing on a critical perspective and media discourse analysis, each chapter incorporates case examples, international comparisons, and case studies on social policy change to engage students in the discussion of social policy fields and issues."--