Inequality in U.S. Social Policy: An Historical Analysis

In the second edition of Inequality in U.S. Social Policy: An Historic Analysis, Bryan Warde explores the role of social inequality in shaping social policy, using critical race theory and structural oppression frameworks to examine issues such as social welfare, education, housing, employment, health care, immigration, and criminal justice. The book includes updated statistics and examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequality. It is a valuable resource for social work students and other social science students to better understand the origins of inequalities and their clients' experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his second edition of "Inequality in U.S. Social Policy: An Historic Analysis," Bryan Warde delves into the profound and enduring impact of social inequality, rooted in factors such as race and ethnicity, gender, immigration status, sexual orientation, class, and disability, on shaping social policy throughout history. Employing critical race theory and other structural oppression theoretical frameworks, this comprehensive book explores the multifaceted nature of social inequalities, encompassing their relationship with social welfare, education, housing, employment, health care, child welfare, immigration, and criminal justice. Moreover, this revised edition incorporates fully updated statistics to reflect the current landscape, while also examining the profound political and social changes that have occurred in recent years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing a comprehensive examination of these issues, "Inequality in U.S. Social Policy" serves as a valuable resource for social work students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of inequalities that their clients encounter. It also serves as an introductory text for other social science students interested in exploring the complex dynamics of social inequality in the United States.

Weight: 716g
Dimension: 347 x 179 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367903091
Edition number: 2 New edition