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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... Action The core of the Economic Opportunity Act was grassroots community action pro- grams to be carried on at the local level by public or private nonprofit agencies , with federal financial assistance . Communities were urged to form ...
... action agencies provided other services - community organization , outreach , counselling , training , and similar as- sistance . Many community action agencies duplicated , and even competed with , ex- isting welfare and social service ...
... Action Another aspect of equal rights is affirmative action policies designed to achieve equal- ity in school admissions and employment for women and members of certain racial or ethnic groups . Affirmative action is based on the notion ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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