Telling Tales

Living the Effects of Public Policy

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

This book documents how the political, economic and social policy changes of the last decade of the twentieth century helped and harmed different segments of Canadian society. The chapters are grounded in the narratives of 40 households chosen for differences in income levels, sources of income, household structure and gender, as well as diversities based on race, ability, language, sexual orientation and Aboriginal status. Household members discussed their concerns as individuals, household members, employees, community members and citizens. This is not a book about social policy models, theories or practices; it is a book about how these come together to shape people’s lives on a daily basis.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-01-01
Mått:15 x 23 x 2 mm
Vikt:284 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
ISBN:9781552661611

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Amerikas historia inom Historia och arkeologi

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Kate Bezanson teaches in the Department of Sociology at Brock University.Sheila Neysmith teaches social work at the University of Toronto.

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“Telling Tales offers a sharp and compelling critique of neoliberal policies that erode incomes, increase surveillance, and further endanger those with the fewest resources. This is an excellent book that should be widely read by those with an interest in social policy and issues of poverty and marginalization.”

Innehållsförteckning

: Acknowledgements: Experiencing Social Policy Focussing on People, Not Policy Arenas: The Compounding Effects of Policy Change: The Outcomes of Income Security: Policing Motherhood: The Gender and Racial Effects of Poverty: The Barriers to Good Jobs and Dashed Hopes after Years on the Job: Shut Out: Uncovering the Dynamics of Exclusion: The Myth of Community, Family and Friends: Interpreting Experience, Attributing Cause and Considering Options: Developing Methodology that can deal with Complexity: References: Appendices