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Social Science Social Work

Social Welfare in Canada

Understanding Income Security

by (author) Steven Hick

Publisher
Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc.
Initial publish date
Mar 2007
Category
Social Work
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550772302
    Publish Date
    Jul 2013
    List Price
    $89.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550771688
    Publish Date
    Mar 2007
    List Price
    $74.95

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Widely used in introductory social work and social service worker programs across Canada, Social Welfare in Canada provides an introduction to the key concepts and contemporary issues. This book is intended for students currently studying social work, for those who may be thinking of entering the social services as a career, and for allied professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field. This is a uniquely Canadian text reflects Canadian values and experience. Social Welfare in Canada provides an overview of the income security system in Canada, its development, programs, and the major policy debates. It is intended for those seeking an understanding of the many income security programs and policies, how they fit together, and how they work (or fail to work) in practice. This volume on income security is a companion to Social Work in Canada (also by Steven Hick), which focuses on the social services side of the Canadian welfare system. Together, the two books provide a comprehensive survey of the two components of the welfare system, the wide-ranging policy debates taking place over the role that the welfare system should play, and the many challenges facing it today.

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