Welfare Racism analyzes the impact of racism on US welfare policy. Through historical and present-day analysis, the authors show how race-based attitudes, polic

Welfare Racism analyzes the impact of racism on US welfare policy. Through historical and present-day analysis, the authors show how race-based attitudes, polic

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Tackling one of the most volatile issues in contemporary politics, Martin Gilens's work punctures myths and misconceptions about welfare policy, public opinion,

The American welfare state is often blamed for exacerbating social problems confronting African Americans while failing to improve their economic lot. Michael K