Hands to Work: The Stories of Three Families Racing the Welfare Clock

Resource Type

Book

Description

"In this illuminating examination of our national welfare policy, award-winning veteran reporter and writer LynNell Hancock offers portraits of three women and their families as they struggle to find their way through the new rules and regulations of the public assistance system. Hands to Work takes us on a journey within the day-to-day struggles of these women, describing their hopes, regrets, and deepest dreams. Hancock demystifies contemporary misconceptions of poverty and illustrates now welfare policy and reform have been conceived, offering a thought-provoking look at the most divisive questions about America's neediest citizens." --Publisher (barnesandnoble.com)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0060512164

Author

LynNell Hancock

Publication

2002 HarperCollins Publishers

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