The idea of poverty (Paperback, New)

What do we mean by 'poverty?' This engaging book examines a range of ideas about poverty and how it should be addressed. Poverty means different things to different people, from material deprivation, lack of money, dependency on benefits, to social exclusion or inequality. In The Idea of Poverty, Paul Spicker makes a committed argument for a participative, inclusive understanding of the term. Spicker's previous work in this field has been described as "entertaining and sometimes controversial," and his new book certainly lives up to this. Some of the book's ideas are complex and will be of particular interest to academics and others working in the field, but the book has been written mainly at a level for students and the interested general reader. Offering a global focus, it challenges many of the myths and stereotypes about poverty and the poor, and helps readers to make sense of a wide range of conflicting and contradictory source material.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Paul Spicker
Dimensions:	240 x 172 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	184
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-888-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Poverty Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Unemployment Promotions
LSN:	1-86134-888-6
Barcode:	9781861348883

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