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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... regulations . But these restrictions on welfare payments also failed to hold up under legal challenges . The Supreme Court said that such restrictions violated individuals ' rights to equal protections under the law and also their right ...
... regulations to strengthen fair housing requirements for all jurisdictions , but HUD re- tracted the proposed regulations when it met with strong opposition from the League of Cities . Another concern of fair housing advocates is the ...
... regulations . State gov- ernments often fight with the national government to hold onto their traditional areas of authority , particularly when the federal government imposes regulations on them ( such as requirements to expand ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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