A well reviewed through text for the student of sociology. Starting with the basic concepts of why we have a social welfare system, Takes us through from colonialism to today. Discusses how major events trigger policy changes. We look at both sides of the isle regarding political viewpoints. Are social programs a hand out or a hand up? Chapters on Healthcare Policy, Social Insurance, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender Rights, Disability Rights, and especially Immigration are timely and will be of interest. An eye opening book! The book was released on May the 5th, 2015 and published by Cengage Learning Publishers.

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