The Concise History of American Social Policy
Addressing Marginalized Populations
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©2025, 304 pages
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The Concise History of American Social Policy: Addressing Marginalized Populations is the second textbook in a three-volume series that provides students with astute insight into the events, ideas, and attitudes that have shaped U.S. social policies over time. This volume features a unique focus on American social policies within the context of historically marginalized populations.
Each chapter is dedicated to a particular population, tracing their unique historical narratives in step with social events, legislation, and court decisions that have affected both policymaking and their everyday lives. Dedicated chapters provide historical timelines and brief narratives related to African Americans, aging, Asian Americans, children, individuals with disabilities, Hispanic Americans, immigration, Native Americans, sexual orientation, veterans, and women.
The Concise History of American Social Policy: Addressing Marginalized Populations is a concise yet informative guide for courses in social work, sociology, political science, and American history. It is particularly valuable for courses with emphasis on culturally competent advocacy and practice.
Watch author Barry Koch discuss the book, with tips on how to integrate the text into curriculum and ways to approach individual lectures and classes.
Each chapter is dedicated to a particular population, tracing their unique historical narratives in step with social events, legislation, and court decisions that have affected both policymaking and their everyday lives. Dedicated chapters provide historical timelines and brief narratives related to African Americans, aging, Asian Americans, children, individuals with disabilities, Hispanic Americans, immigration, Native Americans, sexual orientation, veterans, and women.
The Concise History of American Social Policy: Addressing Marginalized Populations is a concise yet informative guide for courses in social work, sociology, political science, and American history. It is particularly valuable for courses with emphasis on culturally competent advocacy and practice.
Watch author Barry Koch discuss the book, with tips on how to integrate the text into curriculum and ways to approach individual lectures and classes.
Barry J. Koch, Ph.D. is a retired full professor who is currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. He has been in the field of social work/mental health for 43 years, with 24 years of clinical and supervisory practice and 20 years teaching in social work programs, including social policy courses. Dr. Koch is co-author of Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories. He also provides clinical consultations for psychotherapists.
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Watch author Barry Koch discuss the book, with tips on how to integrate the text into curriculum and ways to approach individual lectures and classes.
