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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... federal government acquire the funds to pay for social welfare pro- grams ? The answer , of course , is through the taxes it collects . As shown in Figure 2.2 , individual income taxes are the largest source of federal government ...
... federal government can muster more resources to provide a higher standard of payments or care . Others ( gen- erally ... government closer to home . They feel that the fifty state governments can be more responsive to their residents and ...
... national government and the states frequently struggle over how states will implement federal regulations . State gov- ernments often fight with the national government to hold onto their traditional areas of authority , particularly ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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