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Poverty
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ISBN: 0415146828
Author: Dixon, Professor John
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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 povertyits 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.
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