The invisible safety net : protecting the nation's poor children and families / Janet M. Currie.

Author/creator Currie, Janet M.
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2006.
Description203 pages ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents 1. Welfare vs. "making work pay" -- 2. In sickness and in health : the importance of public health insurance -- 3. Feeding the hungry : food stamps, school nutrution programs, and WIC -- 4. Home sweet home? -- 5. Who's minding the kids? -- 6. Defending and mending the safety net
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [159]-195) and index.
LCCN 2005052167
ISBN0691122687 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691122687 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV95 .C86 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold