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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... existing policies , programs , and expenditures as a base . It concentrates attention on newly proposed policies and programs and on increases , decreases , or other modifications in existing programs . Incrementalism is conservative in ...
... existing bud- gets or modifications of existing programs . Conflict is greater when policymaking focuses on major policy shifts involving great gains or losses for various groups in so- ciety or " all or nothing , " " yes or no " policy ...
... existing agencies , developing new measures for performance outcomes , or test- ing new ways to review and modify existing orders . Other state initiatives funded by federal grants are exploring ways to better serve Native Americans ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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