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Author Rodgers, Harrell R.

Title American poverty in a new era of reform / Harrell R. Rodgers, Jr.

Publication Info. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2006]
©2006

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Edition 2nd ed.
Description 1 online resource (xvi, 252 pages) : illustrations
data file
Bibliography
Physical Medium polychrome
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-240) and index.
Contents Introduction : American poverty -- How many Americans are poor? -- The American poor -- Why are people poor in America? -- The evolution of welfare : ending welfare as we know it -- State welfare plans under PRWORA -- After PRWORA : the American welfare system -- The impact of welfare reform -- Refining American social welfare policy.
Summary This edition 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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Poverty -- United States.
Poverty.
United States.
Poor -- United States.
Poor.
Public welfare -- United States.
Public welfare.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Rodgers, Harrell R. American poverty in a new era of reform. 2nd ed. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©2006 0765615959 9780765615954 (DLC) 2005005390 (OCoLC)57754326
ISBN 9780765622112 (electronic book)
0765622114 (electronic book)
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0765615967 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9780765615961 (paperback ; alkaline paper)