The American myth of markets in social policy : ideological roots of inequality /: ideological roots of inequality. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Debra Hevenstone.
• Authors: Hevenstone, Debra
• Contents: PART I: THEORY; 1.Defining Social Goals: Pragmatism, Empiricism, and the Social Debate; 2.Social Policy Design: Market-Oriented Solutions, Rationality, and Federalism; PART II: POLICY; 3.Labor Markets: Wages, the Employer's Role, and Family Policy; 4.Social Insurance: Health, Pensions, and Long-Term Care; 5.Targeted Programs: Housing, Homelessness, and Youth Training; 6.Social Pressure: Health Behaviors, Bullying, Prejudice, and Discrimination
• Publisher Details: New York : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 305.50973; Equality -- United States; Social classes -- United States; Social Work; Public Policy/Social Policy; Regional Studies; Anthropology/Cultural; Cultural studies; Social work; Development studies; United States -- Social policy -- 21st century
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137436313
• Related ISBNs: 113743631X; 9781137436290
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.