American Social Welfare Policy

Dynamics Of Formulation And Change

AvDavid Rochefort

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This book analyzes the development of social welfare policy in modern America and provides a critical assessment of the dominant "progressive" and "social control" theoretical perspectives. It focuses on the link between changing social attitudes and beliefs and the content of public policy.

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Utgivningsdatum:2020-10-19
Mått:149 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt:312 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:206
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780367156596

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Politik och statsskick inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

David A. Rochefort is assistant professor in the political science department at Northeastern University. He teaches courses in public policy and research methods to undergraduates and students in the Master of Public Administration program. He has also worked as a health planning specialist and policy consultant for government agencies in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Social Welfare Policy 2. Origins of the "Third Psychiatric Revolution": The Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963 3. Public Policies for a Graying America: Medicare, the Older Americans Act, Social Security, and Supplemental Security Income 4. Responding to the New Dependency: The Family Assistance Plan of 1969 5. Toward a Theory of Policy Change