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Welfare in the United States a history with documents, 1935-1996

Welfare has been central to a number of significant political debates in modern America: What role should the government play in alleviating poverty?What does a government owe its citizens, and who is entitled to help?How have race and gender shaped economic opportunities and outcomes?How should Americans respond to increasing rates of single parenthood?How have poor women sought to shape their own lives and influence government policies?With a comprehensive introduction and a well-chosen collection of prima.

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