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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... activities ( volunteering , attending school , etc. ) . The DRA does include $ 1 billion more for childcare through 2010 , but much less than the $ 6 billion the Senate wanted.68 DRA also provides $ 150 million to help the Bush ...
... activities as work ( see Table 6.3 ) . To meet their 30 hours ' weekly work requirement , adult TANF recipients must participate in one of these activities . In 2001 , 382,853 TANF families participated in work activities , earn- ing an ...
... activities , such as housing and commercial real estate development . These groups abandoned the involvement in direct business activities and social development that characterized the older wave , because of the loss of federal support ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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