Description |
xi, 327 pages ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-316) and index. |
Contents |
1. Poverty as a social problem -- Pt. I. Individualistic theories of poverty and inequality. -- 2. The biogenic theory of poverty and inequality -- 3. The cultural theory of poverty and inequality -- 4. The human capital theory of poverty and inequality -- Pt. II. A structural perspective on poverty : four systems. -- 5. The economic system and poverty -- 6. The political system and poverty -- 7. The cultural system and poverty -- 8. The social system and poverty -- Pt. III. A structural perspective on poverty : ten obstacles. -- 9. Structural obstacles and the persistence of poverty (I) -- 10. Structural obstacles and the persistence of poverty (II) -- 11. Conclusion. |
Summary |
"Poverty and Power suggests that today's poverty results from deep-rooted disparities in income, wealth, and power. The rate and severity of poverty remain high, because millions of Americans are trapped in low-wage jobs, inadequately served by government policy, excluded from mainstream policy debates, and victimized by discrimination and social exclusion."--BOOK JACKET. |
Subject |
Poverty -- United States.
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Poverty. |
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United States. |
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Equality -- United States.
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Equality. |
Cover Title |
Poverty & power |
ISBN |
0742564436 cloth alkaline paper |
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9780742564435 cloth alkaline paper |
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0742564444 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780742564442 paperback alkaline paper |
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