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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... income taxes are the largest source of federal government revenues ( bud- get receipts ) . Estimates for fiscal year 2005 indicate that individual income taxes will account for 43 percent of budget receipts - down from 50 percent in ...
... income than most of us . When we talk about reducing or eliminating poverty , we are really talking about changing the dis- tribution of income . 32 How can we measure poverty as inequality ? One method , used often in cross- national ...
... Income Family Income Low - Income Family Father's income- $ 530 Mother's income- $ 300 Annual family income- $ 9,960 Moderate - Income Family Father's income- $ 2,500 Mother's income- $ 1000 Award Amounts Income Shares Method High $ 275 ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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