Social Policy and Social Justice

Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society

Michael Reisch

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Cognella, Inc
15 August 2025

Social welfare & social services

The fifth edition of Social Policy and Social Justice offers rigorous, up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues, contributed by leading experts in the field. The book examines the complex relationship between social policy and economic, social, and cultural transformation, while also addressing the persistent conflict between universal and population-specific approaches to social welfare.

By: Michael Reisch
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Fifth Edition
ISBN: 9798823370240
Pages: 590
Publication Date: 15 August 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Reisch received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council on Social Work Education, Career Achievement Award from the Association for Community Organization and Social Action, and teaching awards from the National Association of Social Workers and four major universities.

Reviews for Social Policy and Social Justice: Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society

Praise for Previous Editions: ""This text is good for students that are new to studying American politics and government, while not being overly remedial for those who have advanced knowledge of social welfare policy. The examples, case studies, and graphs are easy to follow and provide a strong foundation for helping readers think through the policies, politics, and ideologies that make the United States Welfare System an object of interest for scholars, practitioners, and students."" David Hornung, CUNY York College ""A comprehensive policy text responsive to current trends in the US. Organization flows well when integrating in a course."" Joan Groessl, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay ""Social Policy and Social Justice, edited by Michael Reisch, examines contemporary social welfare policy and policy-making through a critical social justice lens. It is comprehensive and current, providing socio-political context for social workers in understanding the limitations of current social policy, thereby providing rationale for political action to promote more equitable programs and regulations."" Judy Barnstone, New Mexico Highlands University ""Great textbook! I highly recommend it!"" Tamika Baldwin-Clark, Prairie View A&M University