Social Welfare examines the comprehensive history of social welfare, while exploring the ideas, and the economic and political forces, that have shaped policy development. This title is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, which helps you master CSWE's core competencies.

For courses in History of Social Welfare or Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations.

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