The Policy and Politics of Food Stamps and SNAP
| Author | : Matthew Gritter |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2015-12-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137520920 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137520922 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (922 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Policy and Politics of Food Stamps and SNAP by : Matthew Gritter
Download or read book The Policy and Politics of Food Stamps and SNAP written by Matthew Gritter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Stamps, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), has endured and expanded in recent years. The program has been preserved and in some cases enhanced as a result of its inclusion in the Farm Bill, being characterized as a safety net of last resort and as a program for the deserving poor.