SWGS 6007 Social Policy II: Analysis, Advocacy, and Practice (Prof. Poindexter): Begin Here

This research guide was created for you, the students in Prof. Poindexter's Social Policy II class, which details HIV disease as a social problem. 

REQUIRED TEXTS - On Reserve (in-library use only) at the Fordham Westchester Library Reserve Desk

• Chambers, D. (2013). Social Policy and Social Programs. 6th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Call number: HV91.C444 2013
• Reamer, F. (1991). AIDS and Ethics. New York: Columbia University Press.  RA644.A25 A3637 1991
• Schneider, R. & Lester, L. (2001). Social Work Advocacy: A New Framework for Action. Belmont, CA: Thomson.  HV95.S39 2001

Students may do the following with the Reserve materials:

• Read the book(s) in the library
• Photocopy selected pages of the book ($.10/pg)
• Scan sections of the book at no charge using a personal flash drive (Fordham complies with copyright restrictions).

Throughout the semester, required viewing DVDs will be available on Reserve for your Guided Instruction Project.

See the HIV/AIDS Research Guide.

View the Social Services research guide.

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