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) |
|
0765615959 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
|
9780765615954 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
|
0765615967 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
|
9780765615961 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
|