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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... youth - oriented OEO programs also attempted to break the cycle of poverty at an early age . The Job Corps was designed to provide education , vocational train- ing , and work experience in rural conservation camps for unemployable youth ...
... youths were lower than the standard.41 These positive results contrasted with findings that adult participants earned less than the federal standard and that fewer youth participants attained em- ployment competencies , entered training ...
... youth relies on Committee on Ways and Means , U.S. House of Representatives , “ Child Protec- tion , Foster Care , and Adoption Assistance , " 2003 Green Book ; see also T. Reilly , " Transition from Care : Status and Outcomes of Youth ...
Sommario
Foreword | xi |
Preface Ixi | lxi |
The Public and Social Welfare | 19 |
Copyright | |
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