THE AMERICAS
Obama’s Welfare Legacy
An Assessment of US Anti-Poverty Policies
Using new research, Anne Daguerre examines Obama’s legacy on welfare and antipoverty policies, focusing in particular on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Policy Analysis in Mexico
Provides the 1st detailed examination of the practice of policy analysis in Mexico. Contributors study the nature of policy analysis at different sectors and levels of government as well as by non-governmental actors, such as unions, business, NGOs and the media to promote the use of evidence-based policy analysis, leading to better policy results.
Key Issues in Corrections
Key Issues in Corrections critically analyzes the most important challenges affecting the correctional system in the USA, offering a no-nonsense explanation of the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.