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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... clients were young white males whose disabilities were nei- ther chronic nor severe.50 This did not sit well with potential consumers ( clients ) and rehabilitation advocates . Pressure developed to serve those with more severe disabil ...
... clients unable to pay with serving " paying " clients . With the advent of Medicaid and Medicare in the 1960s , funding for low - income clients increased , but there was still a group that needed services and had no means to pay for ...
... clients ( target groups ) are pleased with the services . But site visits can also provide a biased view of the program . Program staff are usually on their best behavior , and clients that meet with the site visit team are usually hand ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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