Reviews for Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy: Of Knights and Knaves, Pawns and Queens

The average rating for Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy: Of Knights and Knaves, Pawns and Queens based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-09-06 00:00:00 Jeff Farris This book wasn't bad, but not something I'd read again or refer back to. The title really should have been something like "Three Women in the Bronx Fight Giuliani's New Welfare Program," because rather than being an all-encompassing book on the state of welfare in the U.S. (or TANF, as it's now called), the focus of this book is very narrow. The stories of the three women are fairly interesting and give an insight how tough it is to need public assistance. Still, Hancock spends a lot of time talking about the horrible state of affairs without offering any solution, and she doesn't really write about anything that someone keeping on top of current affairs wouldn't already be aware of. This book is not going to change anyone's mind who agrees with Giuliani's program, and probably wouldn't serve to motivate anyone who disagrees either.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-03-12 00:00:00 Ryan Mark While discussing the philosophical issues surrounding welfare and welfare to work programs, Hancock reminds the reader of the plight of three NYC women who utilize the welfare system. Hancock follows them through their highs and lows within the system, and tells the reader of the outcome of each woman's life (and welfare case). The reader gets the feeling that the writer holds both positive and negative views of Giuliani's welfare reforms and also holds split views on welfare itself.