Vollmann, William T.
Poor People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060878849
- author:
- Vollmann, William T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 30mm
- Genre:
- Poverty
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
William T. Vollmann's groundbreaking work explores poverty in all its forms, revealing the complex and often brutal realities faced by those living in poverty. Through intense compassion and a scrupulously unpatronizing eye, Vollmann invites readers to see the dignity, fallibility, pride, and pain of individuals struggling with impoverishment. By examining the causes and consequences of poverty through the eyes of those who experience it, Vollmann sheds light on the multifaceted nature of this issue. This thought-provoking work encourages readers to recognize the resilience and hard-won dignity of those who have been marginalized by society. With a nuanced and empathetic approach, Vollmann's book offers a powerful exploration of poverty, one that challenges readers to confront their own assumptions and biases.
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