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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... Hispanic ) population . In other words , whites outnumber blacks among the poor , but a much larger percentage of the na- tion's black population is poor . There are 8.6 million poor people of Hispanic origin in the United States ( they ...
... Hispanic whites . This phenomenon is called the Hispanic paradox . ? Hispanics are also more likely than other groups to go without seeing a doctor . In 2001 , 27 percent of Hispanics had no visits to healthcare professionals , compared ...
... Hispanic origin . About 18 percent of black and 11 percent of Hispanic American families earn less than $ 10,000 annually , compared with 8 percent of white families . White families are twice as likely as black or Hispanic American ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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