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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... nonprofit organizations . Most healthcare services come from private physicians and other private providers ... funds . The housing industry , for ex- ample , benefits from construction projects funded through the federal government's ...
... money and authority to support var- ied and highly experimental techniques ... grants to the poor as relief or public assistance . Most OEO programs were aimed ... nonprofit agencies , with federal financial assistance . Communities were ...
... ( funding goes to nonprofit organizations that sponsor volunteers ) and AmeriCorps * National Civilian Community Corps ( participants , aged 18 to 24 , live together in one of several desig- nated communities to provide service , and they ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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