Burton offers a thorough and thoughtful review of research and
arguments concerning poverty in the United States. He cites and
summarizes the views of influential conservative thinkers and he
provides solid evidence to defeat their arguments. While
conservative writers have traditionally presented the poor as lazy
and unfortunate offshoots of a generally prosperous nation, Burton
convincingly demonstrates that poverty in America is widespread and
that it is not caused by a lack of ambition.
The text begins with an overview of the true extent of poverty
in America, including an examination of how poverty is defined and
measured. Burton then analyzes the cultural characteristics of the
poor, the homeless, and the underclass. He then turns his attention
to welfare, workfare, and the generation of jobs. A final set of
chapters probes more deeply into the political dimension of poverty
and the role of government in alleviating it. Throughout the study,
Burton refers to numerous influential works by conservative
authors, and he deftly addresses their shortcomings. An extensive
bibliography adds to the usefulness of the text. The result is a
clear and comprehensive treatment of poverty in America.
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