American dream : three women, ten kids, and a nation's drive to end welfare / Jason DeParle.
| Author/creator | DeParle, Jason author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Advance uncorrected proofs. |
| Publication | New York : Viking, [2004] |
| Copyright Date | ©2004 |
| Description | x, 350 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. I, Welfare : -- 1. The pledge : Washington and Milwaukee, 1991 -- 2. The plantation : Mississippi, 1840-1960 -- 3. The crossroads : Chicago, 1966-1991 -- 4. The survivors : Milwaukee, 1991-1995 -- pt. II, Ending welfare : -- 5. The accidental program : Washington, 1935-1991 -- 6. The establishment fails : Washington, 1992-1994 -- 7. Redefining compassion : Washington, 1994-1995 -- 8. The elusive president : Washington, 1995-1996 -- 9. The radical cuts the rolls : Milwaukee, 1995-1996 -- pt. III, After welfare : -- 10. Angie and Jewell go to work : Milwaukee, 1996-1998 -- 11. Opal's hidden addiction : Milwaukee, 1996-1998 -- 12. Half a safety net : the United States, 1997-2003 -- 13. W-2 buys the crack : Milwaukee, 1998 -- 14. Golf balls and corporate dreams : Milwaukee, 1997-1999 -- 15. Caseworker XMI28W : Milwaukee, 1998-2000 -- 16. Boyfriends : Milwaukee, Spring 1999 -- 17. Money : Milwaukee, Summer 1999 -- 18. A shot at the American dream : Milwaukee, Fall 1999 -- Epilogue: Washington and Milwaukee, 1999-2004 -- Timeline. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: DeParle, Jason. American dream. New York : Viking, 2004 |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| ISBN | 0670892750 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780670892754 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | HV95 .D26 | ✔ Available | Request Material |