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Poverty in America: A Reference Handbook

Poverty in America: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Christina G. Villegas, Mildred Vasan (Editor)Series:Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover)Publish date:02/20/25Pages:280
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781440877681ISBN-10:1440877688UPC:9781440877681Book Category:Social Science, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Poverty & Homelessness, Race & Ethnic Relations, Public PolicyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:9.10 x 6.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SC38B46VAH

This wide-ranging and accessible survey of poverty in America examines every important facet of the issue, from historical and socioeconomic contributors to poverty to programs, policies, and ideas crafted to reduce income inequality and poverty across the USA. Specific attention is given to shifting ideological views and approaches to poverty and poor relief, major historical actions, statutes, and practices adopted to mitigate poverty's various causes and effects, and trends related to mobility and wealth and income disparity.

Important areas of coverage include the impact of depressions, recessions, economic "booms," and social welfare laws on poverty. Other subjects receiving extensive coverage include the linkage between educational attainment, employment, social capital, family structure, housing security, homeownership, and geography on poverty. Readers will better understand efforts that have been made to alleviate poverty, restore a thriving middle class, and improve prospects for social and economic mobility.

An array of complementary materials on poverty and economic inequality in America are also provided, including a suite of personal essays, a general bibliography, primary documents, glossary of terms, and chronology.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781440877681ISBN-10:1440877688UPC:9781440877681Book Category:Social Science, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:Poverty & Homelessness, Race & Ethnic Relations, Public PolicyBook Topic:Social Services & WelfareSize:9.10 x 6.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:1.2522Product ID:SC38B46VAH
Christina G. Villegas, PhD, is Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, San Bernardino, USA.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

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