The New Poor Laws: Welfare Reform and the Localization of Help

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The authors examine the political changes in the United States in the areas of welfare and social programs for the poor. Topics include the use of block grants, localization of social programs, and social spending programs.

Usage, Evaluation, Social policy, Homelessness, Food stamp program, Block grants, Food stamps

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Globalization, Welfare State Restructuring, and Urban Homelessness in Germany and the United States

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The author compares and contrasts differences in welfare and homeless programs in the United States and in Germany. Topics include globalization, welfare states and policies, and social economic costs of homelessness.

United Kingdom, Germany, Homeless persons, Welfare state

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National Myths, State Policy, and Community-Directed Media: Representational Politics and the Reconfiguration of Welfare

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The author examines the problems of media of poverty and welfare as stereotypical social conditions in the Appalachian Region. Topics include welfare reform, community life, and economic and social links.

Prevention, Portrayals, Poverty, Stereotype (Psychology), Stereotypes (Psychology), Appalachian Region

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