San Antonio College Library

This book traces the changing role of the Federal Government in the economy and society between 1941 and 1980. The author examines the interplay between traditional American values and the development of the American welfare state. Caputo also analyzes in part how the government justified the use of fiscal policy to bring about improved economic conditions benefiting the country as a whole as well as on the ideal of equal employment opportunity benefiting...

"Drawing on interviews with almost 1,500 public and nonprofit service organizations in three cities, this important book identifies significant gaps in the accessibility of assistance and looks at the profound impact of unstable funding on programs for low-income populations. Full of original research and valuable insights, Out of Reach points the way toward making the safety net more equitable and reliable."--Jacket.