The Color of Social Policy (Advancing Social Work Education)
'For those of us in the helping professions, The Color of Social Policy is a call to action. In order to advance the plight of people of color, we must advance social policy in this country.' --David Satcher, director, National Center for Primary Care; former U.S. Surgeon General and Assistant Secretary of Health'The Color of Social Policy provides an excellent and much needed perspective on the critical issue of social policy and its impact on the quality of life for people of color in this country. By providing a historical perspective, King Davis, Tricia Bent-Goodley, and their colleagues lay the foundation for understanding the current political climate that influences how decisions are made and who has the power to make them. This book will help others gain insight into how social policies must be changed to ensure that all individuals have an opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives.' --D. J. Ida, executive director, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association"The Color of Social Policy provides an excellent and much needed perspective on the critical issue of social policy and its impact on the quality of life for people of color in this country. By providing a historical perspective, King Davis, Tricia Bent-Goodley, and their colleagues lay the foundation for understanding the current political climate that influences how decisions are made and who has the power to make them. This book will help others gain insight into how social policies must be changed to ensure that all individuals have an opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives." --D. J. Ida, executive director, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association