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. |
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... ( AFDC ) to emphasize the family unit . More importantly , a second adult was considered eligible for aid in states with AFDC - UP programs and in cases where one of the child's parents was incapacitated . In 1967 the AFDC - UP program ...
... AFDC recipients increased and short - term AFDC receipt was reduced ; the portion of AFDC participants ' incomes from earnings increased ; and two of the four programs also re- sulted in public savings ( San Diego and Arkansas ) and one ...
... AFDC families , increased earning disregards , and extended Medicaid healthcare coverage when fam- ilies left AFDC . Unlimited federal matching funds for child care were available to states for AFDC parents who were working or in ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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