American dream : three women, ten kids, and a nation's drive to end welfare / Jason DeParle.

Author/creator DeParle, Jason author.
Format Book
EditionAdvance uncorrected proofs.
PublicationNew York : Viking, [2004]
Copyright Date©2004
Descriptionx, 350 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentSample text
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher 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 formOnline version: DeParle, Jason. American dream. New York : Viking, 2004
Genre/formCase studies.
ISBN0670892750 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780670892754 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Rare Collection HV95 .D26 ✔ Available Request Material