In twelve pages this book review discusses the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act as it is represented in Weaver's text. One source is cited in the bibliography.
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Weaver. The main topic of the book is the inner workings of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. This was the first significant reform
of welfare policy in the United States since the Aid to Families with Dependent Children. WELFARE AS WE KNOW IT Millions of urban dwellers living in what is commonly
accepted as the richest nation in the world cannot afford basic health care for either themselves or their families. Such a sad state of affairs spirals even further down
the path of socioeconomic destruction for those caught in the cyclical web of low-paying, unskilled, dead end jobs. As a result, families are unable to arm themselves with insurance against
the ever-present threat of illness. Indeed, the inherent relationship that exists among the welfare system, educational system and health care programs lends itself to a constant barrage of failure
and ineffectiveness. If a person is in poor health, it makes is very difficult for him to work, which in turn brings his earning capacity to a standstill, thus
worsening his poverty. It stands to reason, then, that continued good health is the cornerstone of the economic well-being not only of individuals but of the community as well.
All of this serves to work toward the betterment of labor productivity and a basic quality of life. Not everyone knows how or goes to the necessary lengths to
keep him or herself well. Keeping oneself well is what enables that individual to focus on getting more education as well as to seek a more productive way of
life. This is why there is such a strong push for schools to get more involved in teaching children early on about health issues that influence their chances to