For Better and for Worse: Welfare Reform and the Well-Being of Children and Families

by Greg J. Duncan

Summary

Scholars of child development, social work, public policy, sociology, economics, anthropology, and human ecology consider the impact of welfare reform on Americàs poorest children. The book offers a political history of the reform legislation, describes state-level efforts to re-design welfare programs, and examines how families with children are faring under the new system. Future policy options are also considered. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)