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Online-Ressource (270 p)
Edition:
2nd ed
ISBN:
9780765615954
Content:
This new edition of American Poverty in a New Era of Reform provides a comprehensive examination of the extent, causes, effects, and costs of American poverty nearly ten years after the passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in 1996. The author includes the most current available demographic, budget, evaluation, and program data to evaluate the impact of this sweeping legislation on federal and state policies, as well as on poverty populations. This revised edition takes into account the economic slowdown that took place in 2001 through 2003. It
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Tables and Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; 1. Introduction: American Poverty; 2. How Many Americans Are Poor?; 3. The American Poor; 4. Why Are People Poor in America?; 5. The Evolution of Welfare: Ending Welfare as We Know It; 6. State Welfare Plans Under PRWORA; 7. After PRWORA: The American Welfare System; 8. The Impact of Welfare Reform; 9. Refining American Social Welfare Policy; Appendix A. Internet Sources; Appendix B. State Poverty Ranges; Appendix C. Percentage of People Without Health Insurance Coverage
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Appendix D. Marriages and Divorces, 1950-2001References; Index; About the Author
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781317477143
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780765615954
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe American Poverty in a New Era of Reform
Language:
English
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