The American Welfare State

Through a practical introduction to the policies of the American welfare state-a wide-ranging subject much discussed but seldom described-this concise volume details the four main areas of social welfare policy: housing assistance, nutrition assistance, income assistance, and medical assistance.

Autorentext

Brian J. Glenn writes about how Americans care for themselves and others in times of need. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Hamilton College, and Wesleyan University, among others. While teaching at Emerson College, his Development of the American Welfare State class was named by the student newspaper as one of the six courses every student should take before graduating. Brian's work has received awards from the New England Political Science Association, the Law and Society Association, and the American Risk and Insurance Association.

Zusammenfassung
Through a practical introduction to the policies of the American welfare statea wide-ranging subject much discussed but seldom describedthis concise volume details the four main areas of social welfare policy: housing assistance, nutrition assistance, income assistance, and medical assistance.

Inhalt

1. Some Introductory Thoughts on the American Welfare State 2. Income Assistance 3. Housing Assistance 4. Nutrition Assistance 5. Medical Assistance 6. Conclusion