The Crisis of Caregiving

Social Welfare Policy in the United States
2010. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-137-33297-4
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 268 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 322 g

This book discusses the crisis of caregiving as it affects parents seeking to provide good care for their children and people who care for their aged or disabled relatives. Discussed are alternatives to the present welfare system, a description of the current safety net programs, and an analysis of the privatization of social services.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mandell, B.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Familiensoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Gruppen & Klassen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Who Cares? The Crisis of Caregiving; B.Reid Mandell Women's Work, Mothers' Poverty; G.Mink Paid Family and Medical Leave; R.Albelda & B.Reid Mandell The Privatization of Care; B.Reid Mandell Shelters for the Homeless: A Feeble Response to Homelessness; B.Reid Mandell Foster Care; B.Reid Mandell Adoption; B.Reid Mandell The Punitive State; M.Rosenthal Alternatives to Welfare; B.Reid Mandell Appendix A: Current Safety Net Programs in the U.S.; B.Reid Mandell Appendix B: Advocacy organizations; B.Reid Mandell

Über Autor(innen)

Betty Reid Mandell is Professor Emerita at Bridgewater State College.