Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy : with Research NavigatorPearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2007 - 562 pagine Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy is the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the social welfare system and social welfare policy. This is a leading text in social welfare policy in departments of social work, political science, administration and government, and is also used in some departments of sociology. DiNitto focuses on the political aspects of policymaking; she describes the major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, and more. She also addresses racism, sexism, gay rights, and immigration in the context of social welfare policies and programs. Additionally, it includes new and updated information on welfare reform (TANF), food stamps, managed care, disability, aging, the latest figures on poverty, and the latest information on job training and employment. A full range of supplements includes an Instructor's Manual/Test Bank and a Computerized Test Bank. Student supplements include an Online Study Guide. |
Dall'interno del libro
... job creation and eco- nomic growth that provide opportunities for people to rise out of poverty . Coming from an evangelical Christian perspective , Olasky emphasizes " abstinence and adoption ” as keys in reducing welfare . Olasky ...
... jobs . AFDC rolls were still climbing . Strategies aimed at encouraging welfare recipients to work once again failed ... Foundation and conducted by the nonprofit Man- power Demonstration Research Corporation ( MDRC ) suggested that it ...
... jobs , and helping families move from wel- fare to work , " but he has not proposed funding any more rounds.63 There ... nonprofit organizations that sponsor volunteers ) and AmeriCorps * National Civilian Community Corps ( participants ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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