American Social Welfare Policy: Dynamics Of Formulation And Change (Westview Special Studies in Public Policy and Public Systems Management)

Social welfare activities stand at the heart of the modern democratic state as they absorb ever-increasing budget allocations and stimulate debate over the proper role of government. This study analyzes the development of social welfare policy in modern America, beginning with a critical assessment of the dominant'progressive and'social control t Social welfare activities stand at the heart of the modern democratic state. This study analyzes the development of social welfare policy in modern America, beginning with a critical assessment of the dominant progressive and social control theoretical perspectives. David A. Rochefort. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 191-200.