The Moral Construction of Poverty: Welfare Reform in America

The Moral Construction of Poverty: Welfare Reform in America
ISBN-10
0803941978
ISBN-13
9780803941977
Category
Social Science / Social Work
Pages
269
Language
English
Published
1991-05
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Joel F. Handler, Yeheskel Hasenfeld

Description

When allocating resources, should a distinction be made between the deserving and undeserving poor? Do gender, class or race play a role in designing welfare programmes? Why are welfare policies so charged with moral and political controversy? Discussing these and other significant issues, this volume provides an in-depth look at the historical and philosophical roots of the American welfare system, the strategies used to cope with their welfare crisis and current reform efforts.

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