I found this article rather interesting, describing how this theory is being applied to the insane spending that the democrats are doing in the name of economic recovery. What is cause for concern is the fundamentals of Cloward/Piven derive from 60s radical left ideology, and is seemingly embraced by the liberals in government.
How it applies today:
The Cloward/Piven Strategy of Economic Recovery
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/02/the_clowardpiven_strategy_of_e.html
CHANDLER: The Cloward-Piven strategy
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/15/the-cloward-piven-strategy/
Some Basis:
Strategy for forcing political change through orchestrated crisis
http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=6967
http://cloward-piven.com/
