Social Security - A Documentary History (Hardcover, Rev Ed)

Social Security: A Documentary History details the development of U.S. Social Security from its antecedents and founding in 1935 to the controversies of the present day. Filled with primary source documents, this unique reference weaves together the colorful history of Social Security in an easy-to-follow chronological fashion that highlights the major moments and events in the program's development. Headnotes introduce and provide comments for the documents, which include congressional testimonies, government reports, presidential speeches, and rare archival evidence. This new work will serve as a valuable resource for librarians and researchers in academic and public libraries.

General

Imprint:	CQ Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	2006
Authors:	Larry W. DeWitt • Daniel Beland • Edward D. Berkowitz
Dimensions:	183 x 252 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	512
Edition:	Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-87289-502-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Welfare & benefit systems Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	0-87289-502-5
Barcode:	9780872895027

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