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| Poverty Programs | 3 |
| Poverty | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
| Caseworker Approach | 1 |
| Consultants | 1 |
| Foreign Policy | 1 |
| Human Services | 1 |
| Low Income Groups | 1 |
| Policy Formation | 1 |
| Political Influences | 1 |
| Professional Personnel | 1 |
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| Miller, S. M. | 3 |
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Miller, S. M.; And Others – Trans-action, 1970
Discusses why antipoverty programs intended for the really poor usually help only those who can help themselves. Suggests ways of combating the process of creaming the poor." (RJ)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Low Income Groups, Poverty, Poverty Programs
Peer reviewedMiller, S. M. – Journal of Social Issues, 1970
Examines the implications of poverty research for the goal orientation of American society, and for social science and social scientists. (JM)
Descriptors: Poverty, Poverty Programs, Remedial Programs, Social Mobility
Peer reviewedMiller, S. M. – Social Policy, 1977
Argues that the expert is partisan, inexpert, and manipulated. Concludes "that American society is not operated in a rational, technologically based way. In self-help activities, in the thrust toward consumer advocacy, in new notions of causation and cure, a more humane and comprehensive understanding of our social environment is being offered."…
Descriptors: Consultants, Foreign Policy, Human Services, Policy Formation
