| U.S. Social Security: A Reference Handbook Contributor(s): Livingston, Steven G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 159884119X ISBN-13: 9781598841190 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2008 Annotation: This handbook is a one-stop forum for nonpartisan discussion of the major proposals for addressing Social Security's coming financial crisis.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Security - Political Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 368.430 |
| LCCN: 2008004413 |
| Series: Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.44" W x 8.93" (1.23 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This timely volume details the history and development of the American system of Social Security and examines the serious problems it faces. It covers the prehistory of Social Security dating back to the 19th century and projects the program's likely future over the next several generations. Thematically, the book chronicles the origination of the initial Social Security Act of 1935, each major reform to the act through today, the nature and magnitude of the current difficulty facing Social Security, and each major remedy that has been proposed. It also examines programs in other nations and how they have attempted to address similar problems. This handbook is essential reading for anyone trying to understand how this vital program evolved and where it could be going. |