{"product_id":"social-welfare-diana-dinitto-9780205959136","title":"Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy","description":"  \u003cb\u003eNote: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134057260.\u003c\/b\u003e   Acknowledged as the most comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to social welfare policy available, \u003ci\u003eSocial Welfare: Politics and Public Policy, 8\/e, \u003c\/i\u003eemphasizes the current \u003ci\u003epolitical \u003c\/i\u003easpects of policy making and major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, child welfare, and much more. \u003ci\u003eSocial Welfare \u003c\/i\u003edoes more than describe the major social welfare policies and programs; it also tackles the conflict and controversies involved in the processes and outcomes of policy making. It contrasts rational and political approaches to policy making, policy analysis, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. The authors present conflicting perspectives, encouraging students to think critically, to debate, and to consider their own views on issues. The Enhanced Pearson eText features video links and embedded assessments.  \u003cb\u003eImprove mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eEngaging. \u003c\/b\u003eThe new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eConvenient. \u003c\/b\u003eEnjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.* \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eAffordable. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone or with a loose-leaf version of the text for 40-65% less than a print bound book. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e*The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7\" or 10\" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diana Dinitto, David Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 020595913X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780205959136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pearson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Diana Dinitto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46052551753983,"sku":"9780205959136","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f7833cf-8da3-43ce-b57c-46d0a11022e6.jpg?v=1723556720","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-welfare-diana-dinitto-9780205959136","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}