Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (6th Edition)
DiNitto, Diana M.; Cummins, Linda K.
Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon (edition 6), 2004
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- Title
- Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (6th Edition)
- Author
- DiNitto, Diana M.; Cummins, Linda K.
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon (edition 6)
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205375995
- ISBN 13
- 9780205375998
- Edition
- 6.
Acknowledged as the most comprehensive, easy-to-read orientation to social welfare available, this new edition focuses on the crucial aspects and concerns of American society.
Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy, Sixth Edition, addresses the current political aspects of policymaking and major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, and much more. The author also provides a unique focus on the effects such issues as racism, sexism, gay rights, and immigration have in the context of recent social welfare policies and programs. In addition, a wealth of updated instructor and student supplements give this text its celebrated advantage as a leader in the social welfare policy textbook market.
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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.
Highlights of the NEW EDITION:
- Emphasis on managed care and the regulation of HMOs in the health care industry (Ch. 8) provides students with increased insight into the state of health care today.
- Discusses the changes in the federal budget, such as moving from a deficit to a budget surplus and modifications in the line item veto (Ch. 2) to illustrate crucial aspects and concerns affecting current Social WelfareU1 policy and practice.
- Presents updated material on poverty figures (Ch. 3), job training and employment (Ch. 9), and policies and court decisions affecting women and minorities.
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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