Christopher Bosso is Professor of Public Policy and Politics in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, Boston.

"This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding food accessibility and welfare in the United States. . . . Christopher Bosso provides a balanced analysis of SNAP, shedding light on its far-reaching benefits and making a persuasive case for its continued support."

• ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgments 1. Tales at the Intersection of Want and Plenty 2. “To Encourage Domestic Consumption” 3. The Paradox Anew 4. Farm Programs + Food Programs 5. Welfare Politics 6. Let Us Now Praise the Food Stamp Plan Appendix: Table 1. Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram participation and costs, 1961–2022 Chronology: Key Moments in Food Stamps and theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Notes Suggested Reading Index

Christopher Bosso is Professor of Public Policy and Politics in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, Boston.

"This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding food accessibility and welfare in the United States. . . . Christopher Bosso provides a balanced analysis of SNAP, shedding light on its far-reaching benefits and making a persuasive case for its continued support."

• ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgments 1. Tales at the Intersection of Want and Plenty 2. “To Encourage Domestic Consumption” 3. The Paradox Anew 4. Farm Programs + Food Programs 5. Welfare Politics 6. Let Us Now Praise the Food Stamp Plan Appendix: Table 1. Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram participation and costs, 1961–2022 Chronology: Key Moments in Food Stamps and theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Notes Suggested Reading Index