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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... Parents whose payments are in arrears ( usually 30 days late or more ) may be subject to warning notices , reports to credit agencies , wage garnishment , civil and criminal charges , interception of federal and state income tax refunds ...
... parents ' income . It rests on the assumption that children should receive the same share of their parents ' income as if the family lived together . A percentage of the parents ' combined income is used to determine the amount of ...
... parent to meet his or her subsistence needs . Next , a primary support amount is determined for each child and is apportioned be- tween the parents . If the parents have additional income , a percentage of it is also al- located to the ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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