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 that 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.

What's New in the Second Edition?

This updated and extended new edition includes:

• Three new chapters on Aboriginal people, immigration and racial minorities, and disability
• Updated research and statistics, as well as added content on new income security policies and legislation
• Case Studies on the changing labour market, minimum wage, welfare, refugees and the feminization of poverty
• Exploring Social Welfare questions to accompany end-of-chapter Review Questions, Websites, and Key Concepts

Author

Steven Hick

Carleton University

• 1. Introducing Social Welfare: What This Book Is About
• 2. The History of Social Welfare: Emergence and Decline of the Welfare State
• 3. Social Welfare Theory: Why People Differ on What to Do
• 4. Labour Market and Employment: Economic and Social Perspectives
• 5. Globalization and Human Rights: The Social Welfare Context
• 6. Women and the Family: Changing Roles and Emerging Trends
• 7. Aboriginal Social Welfare: From Oppression to Self-Government
• 8. Immigration, Race, and Social Welfare: Employment Barriers and Income Security
• 9. Poverty and Inequality: How Much Is Too Much?
• 10. People in the Labour Force: Understanding Income Security
• 11. People Living in Poverty: The Policy Context
• 12. Children and Families in Poverty: A Call to Action
• 13. Disability and Social Welfare: Income Security and Full Participation
• 14. The Elderly and Retired: Pensions, Health Care, and an Aging Population

Extensive classroom support material is available for instructors. This includes:

PowerPoint Slide Show

These have been updated to correspond to the new chapter structure and are organized by chapter. They can be edited.

Instructor's Manual

The Instructor's manual (available in both MS Word and Adobe Acrobat formats) contains short and long essay questions, multiple-choice questions and additional supports.

Online Quizzes for Students

Students can access these online, multiple-choice quizzes in their own time, whenever they wish. The tests are automatically graded (there is even an option that allows the students to email their results to the instructor.

Test Builder Program

Instructors can draw on the on-line database of multiple-choice questions to create their own multiple choice tests, which they can print and use in class. The questions are organized by chapter.