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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... mental health parity law " sunsetted " in 2001. An attempt to replace it with the Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act , which would have provided parity not only for lifetime dollar limits , but also for hospital days , outpatient ...
... Mental Health System 36 The Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construc- tion Act of 1963 , often called the Community Mental Health Act , mandated that com- munity mental health centers ( CMHCs ) provide ...
... mental health system is mandated to provide treatment , especially if services are not available in a timely manner or cannot be easily accessed by patients or clients . A portion of clients do not comply with treatment . Monitoring IOC ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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