Description |
xx, 171 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Acronyms -- The welfare narrative -- TANF : the cure -- Six decades of welfare -- The cure that does not cure -- Mothers, children, and work -- Poverty's three constant companions -- Intimations of the dis-welfare state : a forecast -- Seven guides -- The lady, or the tiger? -- appendix A. Statistical table and charts -- appendix B. Family assistance plan, negative income tax, guaranteed income -- appendix C. Medicare for children (Kiddiecare) -- Selected readings -- Index. |
Subject |
Public welfare.
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Welfare recipients -- Employment.
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Poor.
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United States -- Social policy -- 1993-
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ISBN |
0275970647 (alk. paper) |
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0275970655 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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