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In "Social Policy in the United States: Future Possibilities in Historical Perspective," Theda Skocpol offers a comprehensive analysis of American social policy, tracing its evolution from the colonial era to the present. She argues against simplistic explanations that attribute policy outcomes solely to American values or institutional structures. Instead, Skocpol emphasizes the complex interplay of political struggles, institutional constraints, and social movements in shaping social policy. The book examines key policy areas such as social security, welfare, and healthcare, highlighting the recurring tensions between public and private provision, universalism and targeting, and the role of race, class, and gender in shaping policy debates. Skocpol also explores the influence of international contexts and transnational forces on American social policy development. Ultimately, she calls for a more historically informed and politically engaged approach to understanding and reforming social policy in the United States, advocating for policies that promote greater social equality and economic security.

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