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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... welfare reform , Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits to more than 200,000 addicts were terminated . Many ( 43 percent ) were re- instated based on another disability or because of old age . 30 Studies indicate that ...
... welfare rolls . Since welfare reform , more than two million families have left TANF , a decline of 54 percent . 118 Declining caseloads may be something to cheer about if families are doing well upon leaving TANF , but welfare reform ...
... welfare reform , the states were busy changing the face of welfare . Finally , President Clinton signed a wel- fare reform bill that effectively " ended welfare as we knew it . " The Personal Respon- sibility and Work Opportunity ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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