Social Welfare : Politics and Public Policy (with MyHelpingLab) (6th Edition)
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B> This is the leading book in social welfare policy in departments of social work, political science, administration and government. Originally written with Thomas Dye, subsequent editions by Diana DiNitto have been acknowledged as the most comprehensive orientation to social welfare available. DiNitto's approach is politically neutral; she describes the major welfare programs, including welfare, social security, disability, health insurance, and more. This new edition includes new and updated information on welfare (TANF), food stamps, managed care, disability, aging, the change from a budget deficit to a budget surplus, the latest figures on poverty, and the latest information on job training and employment. For anyone interested in public policy or social welfare.
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Acknowledged as the most comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to Social Welfare available, this new edition focuses on the crucial aspects and concerns of American society.
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What reviewers are saying about Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy:
“One of the positive strengths of this text is an emphasis on appropriate research and current trends in the area being discussed. In particular, the material on child support enforcement is some of the best that can be found. Give the reputation of the author as a top-notch researcher, this carries over and is evidenced in the text.”
–Stephen C. Anderson, Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
“It is an excellent overview and introduction to this broad topic Social Welfare policy and programs, and provides essential basic information, as well as brief histories of the types of debates and controversies that have occurred in each of the various topic areas covered.”
–Carole Upshur, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts - Boston
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Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (with MyHelpingLab) (6th Edition),Diana M. DiNitto,Linda K. Cummins,Allyn & Bacon,0205489125,Political Science,Politics - Current Events,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,Public Policy - Social Policy,Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare,Political Science / Social Services & Welfare
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