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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... increased now by 1.92 percent , projections are that the OASDI trust fund shortfall would be resolved until 2075 , when another tax rate increase would be needed . Waiting until 2020 to hike the tax would make the increase much larger ...
... increase significantly . Two studies are worth noting . In one study , researchers esti- mated that a $ 100 increase in benefits would increase participation by 15 percent . An- other reported that by increasing the amount of income ...
... increase their spending . For example , Congress could permanently increase federal grants to high - need states that agree to a perma- nent increase in their MOE requirements . This option would entail a smaller increase in federal ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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