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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... demands on the So- cial Security system , which will balloon in the coming years as the baby boomers begin to re- tire . The recent addition of prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients will add an- other $ 530 billion over the ...
... demands on the mental health system . The pub- lic mental health system has been asked to develop crisis response plans in the event of future terrorist attacks , but CMHCs are already overwhelmed with serving clients who are poor and ...
... demands for services , state child protective service agencies cannot re- spond to the numbers of children and parents in need , so they resort to prioritizing cases . The more serious cases get the attention while others may not get ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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