Student's Guide to Landmark Congressional Laws on Social Security and Welfare

by Steven Greene Livingston

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313313431
• ISBN13: 9780313313431
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"