Statistical Handbook on the Social Safety Net

By Fernando F. Padro

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573565164
• ISBN13: 9781573565165
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 3.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

An array of 300 tables, graphics and charts

The `social safety net' may be defined as public service programs such as social security, unemployment insurance and the welfare systems: social systems which address issues of the poor in society. Here's an array of 300 tables, graphics and charts which converts statistics into solid facts and references, provides source materials for further user reference, and includes a glossary of terms and chapters analyzing programs. Perfect for college-level reference collections, STATISTICAL HANDBOOK ON THE SOCIETY SAFETY NET is a reference not to be missed by any college collection with strong social issues courses.