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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... professional assistance . Volunteers alone cannot make up for gaps in so- cial services when professional help is needed . Though health and human services received a total of $ 38 billion in charitable giv- ing in 2002 , the costs of ...
... PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Individuals have the right to receive full infor- mation from the potential treating professional about that professional's knowledge , skills , preparation , experience , and credentials . Indi- viduals have the ...
... professional associations have developed their own " standards " of benefits and services . These standards may be ... professionals , these individuals may lack concrete data on which to determine the ideal levels of benefits and ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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