The book "Social Law and Social Action: Papers Delivered at the Sixth Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences in Philadelphia" examines important aspects of social policy and practical measures aimed at improving the quality of life in society. The authors highlight the issue of social reforms, the relationship between legislation and practice in the field of social security, as well as the role and responsibility of the state in this process. This book is an important source of information for those interested in issues of social policy and public activity.