Ritter, Jessica A., author.
Social work policy practice : changing our community, nation, and the world / Jessica A. Ritter, Metropolitan State University of Denver. - Third edition. - [Place of publication not identified] : Cognella Academic Publishing, ©2022. - 1 online resource, xviii, 399 pages : color illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The third edition of Social Work Policy Practice: Changing Our Community, Nation, and the World demystifies policymaking for social work students and demonstrates why policy practice is a critical dimension of social work. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to political advocacy and the political process to inspire social work students to enter the field with a mind for advocacy and social justice ... This edition features updated policy changes throughout all chapters including fresh material on social movements, such as #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, and the impacts of the Trump presidency and the coronavirus pandemic on social welfare policy."--Back cover
9781793540874
Social justice.
Social justice -- United States.
Social policy.
Social service.
361.610973 / R614 2022
Social work policy practice : changing our community, nation, and the world / Jessica A. Ritter, Metropolitan State University of Denver. - Third edition. - [Place of publication not identified] : Cognella Academic Publishing, ©2022. - 1 online resource, xviii, 399 pages : color illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"The third edition of Social Work Policy Practice: Changing Our Community, Nation, and the World demystifies policymaking for social work students and demonstrates why policy practice is a critical dimension of social work. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to political advocacy and the political process to inspire social work students to enter the field with a mind for advocacy and social justice ... This edition features updated policy changes throughout all chapters including fresh material on social movements, such as #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, and the impacts of the Trump presidency and the coronavirus pandemic on social welfare policy."--Back cover
9781793540874
Social justice.
Social justice -- United States.
Social policy.
Social service.
361.610973 / R614 2022