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Fully updated to account for new or modified programs and the effects of the recent global economic crisis, this textbook on American social safety net programs provides labor history and economics students with an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of social welfare policies and programs. Topics discussed include the nature of economic security and insecurity, principles of social insurance, programs for old age, the Social Security system, health care reform and programs, occupational safety programs, workers compensation, unemployment insurance, public assistance programs, and special constituency programs. Chapters include summaries, review questions, study questions, and Internet resources for further reading. Rejda is professor emeritus of finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
