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Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net

Martha R. Burt and Demetra Smith Nightingale

The rising poverty and unemployment rates triggered by the recession are stark reminders of the need for a secure social safety net. Such programs should provide economic security, protect vulnerable families, and promote equality—but the United States falls behind other countries in accomplishing these goals. In Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net, Martha R. Burt and Demetra Smith Nightingale encourage strengthening the safety net and making a national commitment to end poverty.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Urban Institute

Pages: 290 •

978-0-87766-761-2 • Paperback • February 2010 • $44.00 • (£35.00)

978-0-87766-811-4 • eBook • February 2010 • $41.50 • (£35.00)

Series: Urban Institute Press

Subjects: Political Science / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development

Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net

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Paperback

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The rising poverty and unemployment rates triggered by the recession are stark reminders of the need for a secure social safety net. Such programs should provide economic security, protect vulnerable families, and promote equality—but the United States falls behind other countries in accomplishing these goals. In Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net, Martha R. Burt and Demetra Smith Nightingale encourage strengthening the safety net and making a national commitment to end poverty.

Details

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Urban Institute

Pages: 290 •

978-0-87766-761-2 • Paperback • February 2010 • $44.00 • (£35.00)

978-0-87766-811-4 • eBook • February 2010 • $41.50 • (£35.00)

Series: Urban Institute Press

Subjects: Political Science / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development

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