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 income and excise taxes . For fiscal years 1991-1995 , the BEA imposed two budget restrictions : ( 1 ) it ... increased . On the other side of the ledger , most luxury taxes were repealed . The earned income credit ( EIC ) was ...
... increased child- care funding ; however , President Bush's reauthorization proposal has not called for increased child care funding or an increase in the minimum wage , even though he wants work requirements increased to 40 hours per ...
... increased coronary heart disease risk of 1.75 and 2.65 , respectively . In women with a BMI of 34 or greater , the risk of developing endometrial cancer is increased by more than six times . ♢ Overweight and obesity are also known to ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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