{"product_id":"9780826116154","title":"Social Insurance and Social Justice: Social Security, Medicare and the Campaign Against Entitlements","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"[W]e must tell the story of how social insurance programs have assured basic economic and health security for millions of AmericansÖ.This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about these goals.\"\u003cbr\u003e-From the Foreword by \u003cb\u003eBarbara Kennelly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresident and CEO, \u003cbr\u003eNational Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis politically charged, provocative text serves as an introduction to social insurance programs, examining all aspects of these hotly debated policies. The editors cover cutting-edge topics, including Social Security and privatization, universal health insurance, and how America's changing demographics will impact social security in the years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive key sections cover the critical topics: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Insurance: History, Politics, and Prospects \u003c\/b\u003eexamines the foundational social insurance principles upon which Social Security, Medicare, and other programs are based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's at Stake \u003c\/b\u003eidentifies the risks posed to women, minorities, and the elderly if they could no longer depend on social insurance programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ongoing Debates on Social Insurance\u003c\/b\u003e discusses public opinions of social insurance programs, and responds to arguments supporting privatization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical Perspectives on Social Insurance Reform\u003c\/b\u003e presents international experiences and policy trends, and analyzes reform movements from a social justice perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeaching Social Insurance: Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice\u003c\/b\u003e presents pedagogical strategies to help students understand, influence, and engage in an informed debate about social policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081166864624,"sku":"9780826116154","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826116154_p0.jpg?v=1763756416","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826116154","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}