Undeserving: Rethinking the Myths That Distort American Social Welfare
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What if poverty isn't evidence of individual failure, but of collective choices? This accessible guide examines the historical, political, and cultural narratives that shape social welfare policy in the United States. Blending research, reflection, and practical application, it equips readers to critically examine deservingness, inequality, and the systems that influence public policy and professional practice.
Who it's for: Students, educators, social workers, counsellors, psychologists, policymakers, community practitioners, and readers seeking a more critical understanding of social welfare and structural inequality.
Paperback · 203 pages · 2026 · The Politicized Classroom Series · ISBN 979-8901557143
What if poverty isn't evidence of individual failure, but of collective choices? This accessible guide examines the historical, political, and cultural narratives that shape social welfare policy in the United States. Blending research, reflection, and practical application, it equips readers to critically examine deservingness, inequality, and the systems that influence public policy and professional practice.
Who it's for: Students, educators, social workers, counsellors, psychologists, policymakers, community practitioners, and readers seeking a more critical understanding of social welfare and structural inequality.
Paperback · 203 pages · 2026 · The Politicized Classroom Series · ISBN 979-8901557143
