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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... care , adop- tion assistance , and voluntary guidance programs such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America ... respite care to provide relief to caretakers of older or disabled family members . Still other services are called com ...
... respite care , parenting education , housing assistance , substance abuse treatment , day care , home visits , in- dividual and family counseling , homemakers ' services , and transportation . Approx- imately 60 percent of children ...
... respite care provides relief to spouses , adult children , and other caretakers , so they can go shopping , have a few hours of free time , or take a vacation . Many families cannot afford or prefer not to purchase respite care and do ...
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Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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