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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... recipients for every dollar they spent , the federal government matched it with three more dollars , far more lucrative than the reimbursement formula for AFDC cash pay- ments . To ensure the success of the social service amendments ...
... Recipients and Costs The number of ADC and AFDC recipients grew from 1.2 million individuals ( 349,000 families ) in 1940 to 8.5 million individuals ( 2.2 million families ) in 1970 , and 11.5 mil- lion individuals ( 4 million families ) ...
... recipients to engage in work within 24 months ; ( 3 ) how it defines " credible " work activities and sets participation goals ; ( 4 ) methods for use and disclosure of TANF recipient information ; ( 5 ) its goals and strategies for ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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