{"title":"Spencer Headworth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe works of Spencer Headworth offer insightful explorations into contemporary social issues, with a particular focus on education and public policy. Readers can expect thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional perspectives, especially on themes such as welfare and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and well-researched, Headworth’s books invite reflection on the complexities of societal structures and the impact of policy on communities. These titles are ideal for anyone interested in critical discussions within the realms of education and social welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"policing-welfare-by-spencer-headworth-9780226779362","title":"Policing Welfare","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeans-tested government assistance in the United States requires recipients to meet certain criteria and continue to maintain their eligibility so that benefits are paid to the “truly needy.” Welfare is regarded with such suspicion in this country that considerable resources are spent policing the boundaries of eligibility, which are delineated by an often confusing and baroque set of rules and regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven minor infractions of the many rules can cause people to be dropped from these programs, and possibly face criminal prosecution. In this book, Spencer Headworth offers the first study of the structure of fraud control in the welfare system by examining the relations between different levels of governmental agencies, from federal to local, and their enforcement practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolicing Welfare\u003c\/i\u003e shows how the enforcement regime of welfare has been constructed to further stigmatize those already living in poverty and deepens disparities of class, race, and gender in our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597521862892,"sku":"9780226779362","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a27d7465888185d3d3f25a24a0ec32d1.jpg?v=1777958203"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/spencer-headworth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}