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Student´s Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Social Security and Welfare
Steven G. Livingston
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Description for Student´s Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Social Security and Welfare
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Covering such critically important laws as the Homestead Act of 1862, the Social Security Act of 1935, Medicare and Medicaid, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, and many others, this resource is perfect for students looking for a thorough and understandable examination of the laws that created America's social insurance system. America is a welfare state. When 2/5 of Americans receive some type of financial assistance from the government, and federal spending on retirement pensions, health care, and income security programs approaches one trillion dollars per year, one can hardly argue otherwise. Faced with seemingly insurmountable cultural, political, and ... Read more
Covering such critically important laws as the Homestead Act of 1862, the Social Security Act of 1935, Medicare and Medicaid, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, and many others, this resource is perfect for students looking for a thorough and understandable examination of the laws that created America's social insurance system. America is a welfare state. When 2/5 of Americans receive some type of financial assistance from the government, and federal spending on retirement pensions, health care, and income security programs approaches one trillion dollars per year, one can hardly argue otherwise. Faced with seemingly insurmountable cultural, political, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Series
Student's Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Westport, United States
ISBN
9780313313431
SKU
V9780313313431
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About Steven G. Livingston
STEVEN G. LIVINGSTON is Associate Professor of Political Science at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also a Research Associate with the Business and Economic Research Center located on the MTSU campus.
Reviews for Student´s Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Social Security and Welfare
This volume provides a full discussion of the laws of America's social insurance system that will be useful in studying government, as well as providing information for arguments on the validity of government interface in our private lives. Recommended for high schools. -Thomson-Gale Reference for Students ?This volume provides a full discussion of the laws of America's social ... Read more