American dream three women, ten kids, and a nation's drive to end welfare /
| Main Author: | DeParle, Jason. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Penguin Books,
2005.
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| Physical Description: |
x, 422 pages ; 22 cm. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally published: New York : Viking, c2004. Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-404) and index. Welfare: The pledge : Washington and Milwaukee, 1991. The plantation : Mississippi, 1840-1960. The crossroads : Chicago, 1966-1991. The survivors : Milwaukee, 1991-1995 -- Ending welfare: The accidental program : Washington, 1935-1991. The establishment fails : Washington, 1992-1994. Redefining compassion : Washington, 1994-1995. The elusive president : Washington, 1995-1996. The radical cuts the rolls : Milwaukee, 1995-1996 -- After welfare: Angie and Jewell go to work : Milwaukee, 1996-1998. Opal's hidden addiction : Milwaukee, 1996-1998. Half a safety net : the United States, 1997-2003.W-2 buys the crack : Milwaukee, 1998. Golf balls and corporate dreams : Milwaukee, 1997-1999. Caseworker XMI28W : Milwaukee, 1998-2000. Boyfriends : Milwaukee, Spring 1999. Money : Milwaukee, Summer 1999. A shot at the American dream : Milwaukee, Fall 1999 -- Epilogue: Washington and Milwaukee, 1999-2004 -- Timeline. |
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| Physical Description: |
x, 422 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-404) and index. |
| ISBN: |
0143034375 9780143034377 9780670892754 0670892750 |