A New History of Social Welfare

Download or read book A New History of Social Welfare written by Phyllis J. Day and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-07-13 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the evolution of social welfare A New History of Social Welfare looks at the evolution of social welfare from early human history to the present day. The text demonstrates the institution’s social control elements as well as those intended to help the disadvantaged. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the history of social welfare See how historical trends, problems and programs relate to current social welfare issues Understand the evolution of conflicting social values