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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... million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2005.56 The per- centage who are approved for disability payments has fluctuated over the years from highs of nearly 53 percent in 1967 and 52 percent in 1998 to lows of 29 percent in 1982 and 30 ...
... million ) were used to enhance skills in 2002. Similar amounts ( $ 584 million ) were spent on transportation and supportive services . Spending on pregnancy prevention programs grew from $ 102 million in 2000 to $ 726 million in 2002 ...
... million meals were provided to 2.6 million older people.110 Funding for the nutrition programs for the elderly was about $ 716 million in 2003 . Considerable funds to support these programs also come from state , local , and pri- vate ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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