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Scandalous politics : child welfare policy in the States / Juliet F. Gainsborough.

Author/creator Gainsborough, Juliet F.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press,
Descriptionxiii, 207 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental Content Full text available from UPCC Books Political Science and Policy Studies 2010 Subject Collection
Subject(s)
Series American governance and public policy series
American governance and public policy. ^A382311
Contents Introduction: child welfare and the politics of scandal -- The swinging pendulum: child welfare policy at the national level -- States, scandals, and child welfare policy -- Florida: scandal, electoral politics, and leadership change -- Colorado: investigative journalism, local control, and minor reform -- New Jersey: scandals, courts, and ongoing reform -- Conclusions: scandalous politics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 177-190) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010004909
ISBN9781589017078 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1589017072 (pbk. : alk. paper)