"The Social Security Act" by Richard Worth delves into the historical context and impact of one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history. The book explores how the Social Security Act, enacted in 1935 during the Great Depression, aimed to provide financial security to the elderly and vulnerable populations. Worth examines the political climate, key figures involved, and the societal changes that led to its creation. Through detailed analysis, the narrative highlights the ongoing debates surrounding social welfare and the evolution of social security, making it a vital read for understanding current issues related to public assistance and economic stability. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Landmark Legislation .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Cavendish Square Publishing .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .