"The Policy-Based Profession: An Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis" is a revised textbook authored by Philip Popple and Leslie Leighninger, focusing on social work, social policy, and public policy. Published by Pearson Education in 2018, this book provides a comprehensive overview of social welfare policy analysis for social workers. It covers various subjects related to social welfare policy, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field. With a total of 368 pages, this trade paperback is 9.9 inches long, 7.9 inches wide, and 0.8 inches tall, weighing 25.3 ounces. Suitable for both social science and political science students, this textbook is a must-have for anyone interested in social welfare policy.