The Evolution of Integration: Federal Efforts from the 1960s to Present Day

This report is a synthesis of current and past literature regarding the evolution of integration as well as an inventory of some current federal integration efforts. The history and evolution of the concept of integration from the 1960s until present day is detailed including: the war on poverty; definition of integration; systems integration versus service integration; integration on a continuum; common themes in current federal integration efforts; and recommendations for the future of integration. In addition, 17 federal programs are reviewed including an analysis of their individual goals and structures. (Author)

Publication Date: 
1996