Poverty: A Persistent Global Reality

Professor John Dixon (Curatore)

John Dixon (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1998

This book addresses the long-standing global issue of poverty. An introductory chapter explores concepts and definitions of poverty, the subsequent chapters providing detailed examinations of poverty in ten different countries: UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, The Netherlands, The Philippines and Zimbabwe. Each chapter follows a consistent format, to facilitate comparison and focuses on the following issues:- * the socio-economic and historical context within which poverty exists * the extent and nature of poverty its causes * the measures that have been taken to mitigate it. This book will be essential reading for students of social policy and administration as well as development studies and anthropology.

• Curatore: Professor John Dixon, John Dixon
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 1998
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 304 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• Peso: 430 gr.
• EAN: 9780415146821

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