| Description |
x, 422 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Welfare -- 1. The pledge : Washington and Milwaukee, 1991 -- 2. The plantation : Mississippi, 1840-1960 -- 3. The crossroads : Chicago, 1966-1991 -- 4. The survivors : Milwaukee, 1991-1995 -- pt. II. Ending welfare -- 5. The accidental program : Washington, 1935-1991 -- 6. The establishment fails : Washington, 1992-1994 -- 7. Redefining compassion : Washington, 1994-1995 -- 8. The elusive president : Washington, 1995-1996 -- 9. The radical cuts the rolls : Milwaukee, 1995-1996 -- pt. III. After welfare -- 10. Angie and Jewell go to work : Milwaukee, 1996-1998 -- 11. Opal's hidden addiction : Milwaukee, 1996-1998 -- 12. Half a safety net : the United States, 1997-2003 -- 13. W-2 buys the crack : Milwaukee, 1998 -- 14. Golf balls and corporate dreams : Milwaukee, 1997-1999 -- 15. Caseworker XMI28W : Milwaukee, 1998-2000 -- 16. Boyfriends : Milwaukee, Spring 1999 -- 17. Money : Milwaukee, Summer 1999 -- 18. A shot at the American dream : Milwaukee, Fall 1999 -- Epilogue. Washington and Milwaukee, 1999-2004 -- Timeline. |
| Subject |
Public welfare -- United States -- Case studies.
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Welfare recipients -- Employment -- United States -- Case studies.
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Public welfare administration -- United States -- Case studies.
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| ISBN |
0670892750 alkaline paper |
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9780670892754 alkaline paper |
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