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. |
Dall'interno del libro
Risultati 1-3 di 71
... tion in community life . The initiative aims to move more individuals with disabili- ties into the workforce and to move people out of nursing homes and other institutional living settings to community living , when appropriate , with a ...
... tion that occurs from too little to eat ) that impairs health , productivity , and life ex- pectancy.2 Hunger is greatest in South Asia and sub - Saharan African , followed by Latin America and other parts of Asia . The Hunger Project ...
... tion , Vol . 61 , No. 1 ( S ) , 1995 , pp . 173S - 177S . 92. Andrew Mollison , " Too Few Students Eat Breakfast at School , Research Center Says , " Austin American - Statesman , November 20 , 2002 , p . A23 . 93. Glantz , " Commentary ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
12 sezioni non visualizzate