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. |
Dall'interno del libro
Risultati 1-3 di 91
... continue to serve junk food to children after it has been banned could face criminal prosecution . " 71 Starting with school children may be easier than starting with adults , but eating habits may be estab- lished well before the first ...
... continue previously accepted policies . Policymakers may also continue existing policies because of uncertainty about the consequences of completely new or different policies . It is safer to stick with known programs when the ...
... continue to be covered . Should TANF recipients earn enough or get sufficient income from child or spousal support to make them in- eligible for TANF , they can continue to receive Medicaid for certain lengths of time so that their ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
12 sezioni non visualizzate