The editors developed this important new text to help social
workers understand and cope with the current maelstrom of change in social policy.
Although policy makers and advocates on both sides have proposed many different
approaches, there are some consistent themes, including devolution and the comingling of
public and private funding.
The articles in this collection were taken from the 1996
issues of the four primary NASW Press journals. As a group, these articles have been
widely praised for the clarity with which they demonstrate the impact of policy on social
work practice.
Special Features
Strong emphasis on community issues
Analyses of current economic, political, and social contexts