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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... social problems that stood in the way of financial independence.46 Services included coun- seling , vocational training , child management training , family - planning services , and legal services . States found a bonus in providing social ...
... SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES Social welfare programs are often equated with programs for the poor , but there are many social services that people may need regardless of their income and social sta- tus . Developing a list of all ...
... contributions to social services have decreased considerably . Unlike the open - ended funding that PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES : HELP FOR CHILDREN , THE ELDERLY , AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS 387 The Development of Social Services.
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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