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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... Low - income workers may benefit from the earned income credit ( EIC ) ( a special tax rebate paid to low - income workers through the Internal Revenue Service ) . President George W. Bush's tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 provided tax relief ...
... low - income individuals throughout neigh- borhoods rather than concentrating publicly supported housing units together . HUD's major approach for assisting very low - income families and individuals who are disabled or elderly is the ...
... 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 South Dakota ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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