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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... economic trou- bles of the country , Reagan moved away from the more liberal Keynesian economic policies , and embraced conservative supply - side economics , dubbed “ Reaganomics , ” during his tenure in office . Keynesian economics is ...
... economic rea- sons ( slack work or business conditions ) . In hard economic times , the number of those working for economic reasons goes up , while those working for other reasons goes down . For example , in 2000 , for every part ...
... economic activity . This program was later revised in the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. Over the years , this legislation has been criticized as a trickle - down approach to alleviating poverty , with most benefits ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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