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Author Milbourne, Paul, 1966-

Title Rural poverty : marginalisation and exclusion in Britain and the United States / Paul Milbourne.

Publication Info. London ; New York, NY : Routledge, [2004]
©2004

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Routledge studies in human geography ; 7
Routledge studies in human geography ; 7.
Note "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Preface: an introduction to rural poverty -- The definitional complexities of poverty in Britain and America -- Rural poverty in Britain: from agricultural poverty to rural deprivation -- The broader contexts of rural poverty: disadvantage and social exclusion in the British countryside -- Rural poverty in America: statistical visibilities and persistent forms of poverty -- Housing poverty and homelessness in rural Britain and America -- The local contexts of rural poverty in Britain and America -- Changing states of welfare in rural Britain and America -- Conclusion: towards new research agendas for rural poverty.
Summary This book brings to light important issues which are often ignored - that the social effects of poverty are acute in rural areas. Milbourne examines the effects of poverty on issues such as social exclusion in rural areas.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Rural poor -- Great Britain.
Rural poor.
Great Britain.
Rural poor -- United States.
United States.
United States -- Rural conditions.
Rural conditions.
Great Britain -- Rural conditions.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Milbourne, Paul, 1966- Rural poverty. London ; New York, NY : Routledge, ©2004 0415205948 (DLC) 2004001857 (OCoLC)54365371
ISBN 0203499131 (electronic book)
9780203499139 (electronic book)
0415205948 (Cloth)