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Oxford Handbook of U.S. Social Policy

Daniel Béland is James McGill Professor of Political Science at McGill University.

Kimberly J. Morgan is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University.

Christopher Howard is Pamela C. Harriman Professor of Government and Public Policy at The College of William and Mary.

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This Oxford Handbook pulls together much of our current knowledge about the origins, development, functions, and challenges of American social policy. After the introduction, the first substantive part of the handbook offers a historical overview of U.S. social policy from the colonial era to the present. This is followed by a set of chapters on different theoretical perspectives for understanding and explaining the development of social policy in the United States. The four following parts of the volume focus on concrete social programs for the elderly, the poor and near-poor, the disabled, and workers and families. Policy areas covered include health care, pensions, food assistance, housing, unemployment benefits, disability benefits, workers’ compensation, family support, and programs for soldiers and veterans. The final part of the book focuses on some of the consequences of the U.S. welfare state for poverty, inequality, and citizenship. Many of the chapters comprising this handbook emphasize the disjointed patterns inherent in U.S. policy-making and the public-private mix of social provision in which the government helps certain groups of citizens directly (e.g., social insurance) or indirectly (e.g., tax expenditures, regulations). The contributing authors are experts from political science, sociology, history, economics, and other disciplines.

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Social Inclusion, Research, and Practices in the Health and Social Sciences

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Social inclusion emerged as a concept to respond to the increase of socially excluded and marginalized populations in the 1980s and 1990s. It has echoed pragmatics of “social, economic, and political participation” and engagement and can help to create “a sense of belonging” for divergent groups in society. Nowadays, social inclusion is perceived as a social determinant of health and plays an integral role in the promotion of health and well-being, particularly among those who are socially excluded and marginalized in society. The concept of social inclusion is explicitly related to equality, social cohesion, and human rights. The focus of social inclusion is on obstacles that prevent individuals from engaging meaningfully in society. It embraces a positive process rather than focusing on problems and difficulties experienced by people. Social inclusion emphasizes the essence of an inclusive society where people who lack the opportunity to engage in different aspects of society become more socially included. This chapter sets the scene of this handbook. It provides some background for further chapters in this handbook. First, it discusses the concept of social inclusion. Then it examines the closely linked concept of social exclusion. The next section is dedicated to social inclusive research methodologies that researchers can adopt to ensure greater social inclusion within society. The chapter concludes with discussions about means and strategies for the promotion of social inclusion in society.

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