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Social Welfare for a Global Era : International Perspectives on Policy and Practice by James O. Midgley (2016, Trade Paperback / Trade Paperback)
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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101412918022
ISBN-139781412918022
eBay Product ID (ePID)219097909
Product Key Features
Number of Pages264 Pages
Publication NameSocial Welfare for a Global Era : International Perspectives on Policy and Practice
LanguageEnglish
SubjectSocial Work, Globalization, Sociology / General, Human Services, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Public Policy / Social Policy
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorJames O. Midgley
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback / Trade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight15.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.4 in
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Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-039528
ReviewsIn this most timely and apposite volume, Professor James Midgley provides the first comprehensive overview of policies and action to promote social wellbeing within an international context at both national and cross-national levels. In addressing social welfare within a truly global era, he analyses not just mainstream government and market-based provision, but also the less frequently discussed areas of non-formal welfare, non-profits and faith-based initiatives, professional social work and international social development. Thanks to this valuable publication, a far more complete picture is now emerging of the true scope and implications of international social welfare policy in a worldwide context., Jim Midgley brings together a world of experience and a vast breadth of knowledge in presenting this new and incisive analysis of the concepts, history and current challenges relating to social welfare around the world. At once an introductory text and also an analysis which expands the boundaries of current thinking in global social welfare, this volume has a great deal to offer both the beginning student and the established scholar in the field., In his new book, James Midgley provides an excellent and up-to-date account of the way different social welfare institutions are promoting people's well-being around the world. This informative and readable book shows how international social policy and practice can foster their welfare. It fills an important gap in our knowledge of international social welfare in a changing global environment. It should be widely consulted by scholars, practitioners, policymakers and students., This book provides a reflection of international social welfare development over centuries, culminating in a global view of the state of the world today--the world social situation, with an attached map which indicates various possible routes to take in order to arrive at one world view of enhancing global social welfare., "A comprehensive reading to follow the current social welfare theories, issues, debates, policies and practical challenges in today's globalized societies." , Jim Midgley brings together a world of experience and a vast breadth of knowledge in presenting this new and incisive analysis of the concepts, history and current challenges relating to social welfare around the world. At once an introductory text and also an analysis which expands the boundaries of current thinking in global social welfare, this volume has a great deal to offer both the beginning student and the established scholar in the field., By providing a comprehensive, critical and in-depth analysis of how informal and formal welfare institutions, policies and programs operate in international contexts, this book fills a significant gap in the global social welfare literature. It brilliantly and objectively exposes controversial issues with supporting and opposing arguments that makes us think about the prospects of global welfare and wellbeing in diverse contexts. Policymakers, educators and students will find this book highly engaging and useful in their practice., Social Welfare for a Global Era makes a truly important contribution to the field of international/comparative social welfare. It raises new kinds of questions, illuminates neglected themes, and prompts a reassessment of familiar topics. The prose is sparkling and the insights are manifold. It will be an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students in social work and social administration., This text should become a 'must read' for students and scholars interested in global social welfare, humanitarian aid, and inter-governmental organizations. Midgley once again has presented an eloquent historical and theoretical analysis of the evolution of the current global systems of welfare., A comprehensive reading to follow the current social welfare theories, issues, debates, policies and practical challenges in today's globalized societies., Social Welfare for a Global Eramakes a truly important contribution to the field of international/comparative social welfare. It raises new kinds of questions, illuminates neglected themes, and prompts a reassessment of familiar topics. The prose is sparkling and the insights are manifold. It will be an essential read for undergraduate and postgraduate students in social work and social administration., "This book provides a reflection of international social welfare development over centuries, culminating in a global view of the state of the world today--the world social situation, with an attached map which indicates various possible routes to take in order to arrive at one world view of enhancing global social welfare." , "Jim Midgley has a scope of vision that is unmatched by other social welfare scholars in the United States. We have benefitted for many years from his astonishing grasp of history and range of international comparisons. In his new book, Social Welfare for a Global Era, Midgley asks us to consider the fundamental question: What is purposeful social action for? The book is well organized and clearly written. Engaging examples enliven the text. Thoughtful readings at the end of each chapter enrich the educational value. In the final chapter, a "one world" perspective distills promising pathways forward. Social Welfare for a Global Era can serve as a basic text in social welfare, or in international social welfare. It provides a strong foundation for more specific social welfare topics, whether local, national, or international." , "Jim Midgley has a scope of vision that is unmatched by other social welfare scholars in the United States. We have benefitted for many years from his astonishing grasp of history and range of international comparisons. In his new book, Social Welfare for a Global Era, Midgley asks us to consider the fundamental question: What is purposeful social action for? The book is well organized and clearly written. Engaging examples enliven the text. Thoughtful readings at the end of each chapter enrich the educational value. In the final chapter, a "one world" perspective distills promising pathways forward. Social Welfare for a Global Era can serve as a basic text in social welfare, or in international social welfare. It provides a strong foundation for more specific social welfare topics, whether local, national, or international."
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal361
Table Of ContentPart I: The Global ContextChapter 1: The Field of International Social WelfarePractical Aspects of International Social Welfare Academic Aspects of International Social Welfare International Social Welfare: Benefits and ChallengesChapter 2: Understanding the Modern World: From Nation State to Global EraNation States and the Emergence of the Global EraNation States and the Modern World Social Conditions in the Modern World Chapter 3: Globalization and the Global EraGlobalization: Historical and Academic PerspectivesUnraveling Globalization: Definition and DimensionsThe Impact of GlobalizationResponding to GlobalizationPart II: Promoting Social Welfare in the Global EraChapter 4: Families, Communities and Nonformal WelfareThe Nature of Nonformal Welfare Challenges to Nonformal WelfareFormalization, Integration and OpportunitiesChapter 5: Nonprofits and Faith-based Services: International DimensionsDefining Nonprofits and Faith-based OrganizationsNonprofits and Faith-based Organizations in International ContextThe Role of the Voluntary Sector Chapter 6: Professional Social Work in the International ContextThe Nature of Social WorkSocial Work Around the WorldInternational Social Work: Challenges and IssuesChapter 7: Welfare, Markets and Commercial ProvisionUnderstanding Markets and Commercial Providers Varieties of Market-based WelfareThe Limitations of Markets and Commercial ProvisionChapter 8: Government Welfare in the Modern WorldDefining the State and State WelfareThe Historical Evolution of State WelfareState Welfare Around the WorldChapter 9: Governments, Welfare and Social ChangeAnalyzing Social Change Changing State Welfare: From Golden Age to Crisis and BeyondThe Future of State Welfare: Shaping the New PluralismChapter 10: Social Welfare and International Social DevelopmentFeatures of Social DevelopmentSocial Development: Theory and PracticeSocial Development: Limitations and ProspectsPart III: Social Welfare for a Global EraChapter 11: International Collaboration in Social WelfareHistory of International Social Welfare CooperationPromoting International Social Welfare CooperationIssues and Challenges in Social Welfare CooperationChapter 12: Epilogue: Towards a Global Perspective in Social WelfareRoots of the One World PerspectiveElements of a One World PerspectiveChallenges to a One World Perspective: Values and Power
SynopsisWritten by internationally renowned author and scholar James Midgley, Social Welfare for a Global Era provides a comprehensive framework for examining social welfare from a global perspective. Drawing on a large body of literature and his own extensive knowledge of the field, Dr. Midgley offers students, scholars, and practitioners an up-to-date account of the complex ways social well-being is enhanced in the global era, including the major welfare institutions that provide a cultural context for social welfare policy and practice., Written by internationally renowned author and scholar James Midgley, this book provides a comprehensive framework for examining social welfare from a global perspective., Drawing on a large body of literature and his own extensive knowledge of the field, Midgley offers students, scholars, and practitioners an up-to-date account of the complex ways social well-being is enhanced in the global era, including the major welfare institutions that provide a cultural context for social welfare policy and practice., Written by internationally renowned author and scholar James Midgley, Social Welfare for a Global Eraprovides a comprehensive framework for examining social welfare from a global perspective. Drawing on a large body of literature and his own extensive knowledge of the field, Dr. Midgley offers students, scholars, and practitioners an up-to-date account of the complex ways social well-being is enhanced in the global era, including the major welfare institutions that provide a cultural context for social welfare policy and practice.
LC Classification NumberHV31.M4496 2016
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