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OverviewThe first book to tell the whole story of SNAP and to explain why all Americans, regardless of politics, should support it. How did the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program evolve from a Depression-era effort to use up surplus goods into America’s foundational food assistance program? And how does SNAP survive? Incisive and original, Why SNAP Works is the first book to provide a comprehensive history and evaluation of the nation’s most important food insecurity and poverty alleviation effort. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps, is the nation’s largest government effort for helping low-income Americans obtain an adequate diet. Everyone has an opinion about SNAP, not all of them positive, but its benefits are felt broadly and across party lines. Christopher Bosso makes a clear, nuanced, and impassioned case for protecting this unique food voucher program, exploring its history and breaking down the facts for readers across the political spectrum. Why SNAP Works is an essential resource for anyone concerned about food access, poverty, and the “welfare system” in the United States. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher John BossoPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780520392816ISBN 10: 0520392817 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 10 October 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents List of Figures Acknowledgments 1. Tales at the Intersection of Want and Plenty 2. “To Encourage Domestic Consumption” 3. The Paradox Anew 4. Farm Programs + Food Programs 5. Welfare Politics 6. Let Us Now Praise the Food Stamp Plan Appendix: Table 1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation and costs, 1961–2022 Chronology: Key Moments in Food Stamps and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Notes Suggested Reading IndexReviews"""This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding food accessibility and welfare in the United States. . . . Christopher Bosso provides a balanced analysis of SNAP, shedding light on its far-reaching benefits and making a persuasive case for its continued support."" * Food Tank *" Author InformationChristopher Bosso is Professor of Public Policy and Politics in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, Boston. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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