Economics for Social Workers

Lewis, Michael; Widerquist, Karl

ISBN 10: 023111687X / ISBN 13: 9780231116879

Edité par Columbia University Press (edition Illustrated), 2002

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Synopsis :

This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centers, counseling, therapy, child protective services, and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labor, and government failure.

À propos de l'auteur:

Michael Lewis is assistant professor of Social Welfare at SUNY-Stony Brook.

Karl Widerquist is a research associate at the Jerome Levy Economics Research Institute of Bard College.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Economics for Social Workers
Éditeur : Columbia University Press (edition Illustrated)
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Edition : Illustrated.