Title: Welfare reform
Description: A dozen essays interpret case study research on the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. Weil and Finegold (Assessing the New Federalism project, Urban Institute, Washington, DC) overview the history of welfare reform and policy implications of the latest act. While the value of supporting low-income working families has been demonstrated, Act II requires meeting diverse recipients' needs through all economic phases. Appends notes on case studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Subjects: Wohlfahrtsstaat, Welfare recipients, Reform, Geschichte 1996-2001, Umschulungswerkstatten fur Siedler und Auswanderer, Employment, Sozialhilfe, Public welfare administration, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Program), Umschulungswerkstätten für Siedler und Auswanderer
Places: United States, USA