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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... retirement benefits can be received . Although about 79 percent of all retirees now opt to retire before reaching their full retirement age ( FRA ) , formerly age 65,10 the age that one may collect full re- tirement benefits is ...
... retirement postponed their retirement , perhaps in- definitely.21 One advantage of the Social Security system is that , as long as the fund is solvent and benefits must be paid by law , workers are guaranteed a return on their ...
... retirement benefits if they take early retirement at age 62 , wait until the full retirement age , or retire later , at age 70. You can estimate your own Social Security retirement benefits at http : // www . ssa.gov/planners ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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