The dynamics of social welfare policy - Blau, Joel; Abramovitz, Mimi (New York : Oxford University Press, 2004)
Social problems, social policy, and the triggers of social change -- Definitions and functions of social welfare policy / Mimi Abramovitz -- The economy and social welfare -- The politics of social welfare -- Ideological perspectives and conflicts / Mimi Abramovitz -- Social movements and social change / Mimi Abramovitz -- Social welfare history in the United States -- Income support : programs and policies -- Jobs and job training : programs and policies -- Housing : programs and policies -- Health care : programs and policies -- Food and hunger : programs and policies
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Public welfare -- United States; Social service -- United States; Social policy