Social Policy explores how governments and groups have developed and implemented social policies that have shaped societies and influenced social justice and social change. Included are approximately 175 full or excerpted documents---speeches, legislation, magazine and newspaper articles, essays, memoirs, letters, interviews, novels, songs, and works of art---as well as overview information that places each document in context. Entries are organized into chapters that feature a general overview of the chapters subtopic. The following standard subheads are included in each entry:

• Date
• Source
• About the Author
• Introduction
• Primary Source
• Significance
• Further Resources

  All titles contain an introduction to its topic, a chronology of major events associated with the topic, and a general index.

  While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.