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Phenomenological Social Science And Holistic Social Policy, Thomas D. Watts
Phenomenological Social Science And Holistic Social Policy, Thomas D. Watts
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The reliability of positivistic social science knowledge poses seminal problems for social policy. Needed is more sound phenomenological and qualitative research within the conspectus of the twin theoretical movements of ethnomethodology and the Frankfurt School, towards the goal of a more holistic social science knowledge base as well as a more holistic social policy.
Discourse Management: Key To Policy Development, Joseph R. Steiner
Discourse Management: Key To Policy Development, Joseph R. Steiner
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Skills in discourse management are necessary in order for democratic policy development groups to be productive. These skills, like other skills, are developed by practicing their utilization. A general cognitive frnework, however, can assist one in this development. This paper develops and then describes the use of such a general framework.
Crime Victims And Public Social Policy, Joe Hudson, Burt Galaway
Crime Victims And Public Social Policy, Joe Hudson, Burt Galaway
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The administration of criminal law has traditionally Ignored the role of the victim and focused on the criminal offender. Increasingly, however, social policy and programs are beginning to take Into consideration the situation of the crime victim. Programs designed to focus on offender restitution to crime victims are being developed and Implemented at various stages of the criminal Justice system. At the same time, programs of state compensation to crime victims are being Implemented in an Increasing number of jurisdictions.
Social Policies And Social Development - A Humanistic-Egalitarian Perspective, David G. Gil
Social Policies And Social Development - A Humanistic-Egalitarian Perspective, David G. Gil
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This essay explores the relationship of social policies and of policy-relevant societal values to social development. Its thesis is that the scope, direction, and quality of the social development process are largely shaped by the social policies and the dominant value positions of societies.