The 31 articles in this brief reader examine laws and government initiatives in the U.S that have been effective in solving problems. The readings explore specific examples of progressive legislation and social policies, and also examines historical trends and future prospects.

This text/reader focuses on laws and government solutions (“top-down”  solutions) in the U.S that have been effective in solving problems. The readings explore specific examples of progressive legislation and social policies, and also examines historical trends and future prospects.