| Description |
x, 518 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Introducing Social Welfare Policy -- 1. Introduction: Social Problems, Social Policy, Social Change -- 2. Definition and Functions of Social Welfare Policy: Setting the Stage for Social Change / Mimi Abramovitz -- Pt. II. The Policy Model -- 3. The Economy and Social Welfare -- 4. The Politics of Social Welfare Policy -- 5. Ideological Perspectives and Conflicts / Mimi Abramovitz -- 6. Social Movements and Social Change / Mimi Abramovitz -- 7. Social Welfare History in the United States -- Pt. III. Policy Analyses: Applying the Policy Model -- 8. Income Support: Programs and Policies -- 9. Jobs and Job Training: Programs and Policies -- 10. Housing: Programs and Policies -- 11. Health Care: Programs and Policies -- 12. Food and Hunger: Programs and Policies -- Pt. IV. Conclusions -- 13. If You Want to Analyze a Policy . |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-477) and index |
| Subject |
Public welfare -- United States.
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Social service -- United States.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Social policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140547
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| Author |
Abramovitz, Mimi.
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| LC no. |
2002156303 |
| ISBN |
0195109686 alkaline paper |
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