America's Misunderstood Welfare State: Persistent Myths, Enduring Realities
| AUTHOR | Harvey, Philip L.; Harvey, Philip L.; Harvey, Philip L. et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (08/19/1992) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This examination of America's social welfare programmes - Social Security, public assistance and medical care - shows that the gloom and doom surrounding most discussions of these institutions stems from false ideas about what these programme are and how they work.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780465001231
ISBN-10:
0465001238
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
288
Carton Quantity:
22
Product Dimensions:
5.29 x 0.69 x 8.01 inches
Weight:
0.48 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare
Political Science | American Government - General
Political Science | American Government - National
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
361.610
Library of Congress Control Number:
90080240
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
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This brilliantly argued book shows that the gloom and doom that surround so much public discussion about America's welfare state stem from simple, attractive-- and false-- ideas about social welfare programs and how they work.
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This examination of America's social welfare programmes - Social Security, public assistance and medical care - shows that the gloom and doom surrounding most discussions of these institutions stems from false ideas about what these programme are and how they work.
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