| Description |
x, 367 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-357) and index. |
| Summary |
"In 1976, Ronald Reagan hit the campaign trail with an extraordinary account of a woman committing massive welfare fraud. The story caught fire and a devastating symbol of the misuse government programs was born: the Welfare Queen. Overthrowing the Queen examines these legends of fraud and abuse while bringing to light personal stories of hardship and hope told by cashiers, bus drivers, and business owners; politicians and aid providers; and, most important, aid recipients themselves. Together these stories reveal how the seemingly innocent act of storytelling can create not only powerful stereotypes that shape public policy, but also redemptive counter-narratives that offer hope of a more accurate, fair, and empathetic view of poverty in America today. Overthrowing the Queen tackles perceptions of welfare recipients while proposing new approaches to the study of oral narrative that extend far beyond the study of welfare, poverty, and social justice"--Publisher's website. |
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Welfare recipients -- United States.
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Poor women -- United States.
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Public welfare -- United States.
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Poor women. (OCoLC)fst01071229
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Public welfare. (OCoLC)fst01083250
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Welfare recipients. (OCoLC)fst01173635
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Sozialhilfeempfänger. (DE-588)4201940-0
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Sozialhilfeempfängerin. (DE-588)4310337-6
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Sozialpolitik. (DE-588)4055879-4
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Wohlfahrtsstaat. (DE-588)4117641-8
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United States.
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| ISBN |
9780253048028 hardcover |
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0253048028 hardcover |
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9780253048035 paperback |
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0253048036 paperback |
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9780253048066 ebook |
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0253048060 ebook |
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