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Brecher, Charles – 1973
Authored by a political scientist, the study focuses on the impact of two alternative policies, "political strategy" and "service strategy," designed to deal with the problem of poverty in American society. The central concern is the effect of the policies on the poor. The service strategy assumes that the poor differ from the…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Disadvantaged, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Download full textMangum, Garth; Mangum, Stephen; Sum, Andrew – 1998
The 36-year effort to provide a second chance at labor market success for disadvantaged and dislocated youth and adults was reviewed. The following issues were considered: (1) current legislative proposals; (2) lessons from past employment and training programs; (3) the labor market challenges faced by young adults, older workers, dislocated…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Programs, At Risk Persons, Career Education
