Greenwood Statistical Handbook on the Social Safety Net (Oryx Statistical Handbooks)

Padro begins by defining a social safety net and discussing the economic health of various nations and their definition of poverty. Traditional safety net programs, such as social security, unemployment insurance and workers compensation, Medicare and Medicaid, and the welfare system in the United States and other countries are discussed in depth. Additional chapters provide detailed analysis devoted soley to programs affecting women and children. The availability of statistical information has increased dramatically on the Internet, yet it can be difficult to find and interpret. The Statistical Handbook on the Social Safety Net presents a carefully selected array of 300 tables, graphs, and charts, placing valuable statistics into context with introductory text. Detailed source information in each table, figure, and chart allows the user to pursue further information and uncover the stories behind the numbers. Each chapter concludes with a glossary of key terms. A bibliography, guide to information sources available on the Internet, and a detailed index are included. Review "This work is recommended for libraries and organizations interested in social issues in the United States, or international or comparative social policy."-Reference Reviews ?This work is recommended for libraries and organizations interested in social issues in the United States, or international or comparative social policy.?-Reference Reviews ?Perfect for college-level reference collections, Statistical Handbook on The Social Safety Net is a reference not to be missed by any college collection with strong social issues courses.?-MBR Bookwatch/Donovan's Bookshelf ?The current struggle over the future of Social Security has made the social safety net the subject of constant debate. With this entry in the series, Padro attempts to provide the data behind the debate, as well as appropriate socioeconomic, historical, and political contexts. An introduction emblematic of his passion and dedication defines audience, purpose, sources, methodology, organization, and limitations, and lists significant governmental, nongovernmental, and international Web sites. Initial chapters discuss definitions of poverty and social safety nets and how governments use both....Recommended. Large public and academic libraries supporting programs in economics, political science, sociology, social work, public health, and public administration.?-Choice "Perfect for college-level reference collections, Statistical Handbook on The Social Safety Net is a reference not to be missed by any college collection with strong social issues courses."-MBR Bookwatch/Donovan's Bookshelf "The current struggle over the future of Social Security has made the social safety net the subject of constant debate. With this entry in the series, Padro attempts to provide the data behind the debate, as well as appropriate socioeconomic, historical, and political contexts. An introduction emblematic of his passion and dedication defines audience, purpose, sources, methodology, organization, and limitations, and lists significant governmental, nongovernmental, and international Web sites. Initial chapters discuss definitions of poverty and social safety nets and how governments use both....Recommended. Large public and academic libraries supporting programs in economics, political science, sociology, social work, public health, and public administration."-Choice About the Author FERNANDO F. PADRÓ is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Educational Counseling Program at Monmouth University.