Alcock, Pete
Understanding Poverty
- ISBN 13:
- 9781403940933
- author:
- Alcock, Pete
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Poverty
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding Poverty provides a comprehensive introduction to the analysis of poverty and social exclusion. This accessible book covers key topics such as definition, measurement, distribution, causes, and policies aimed at combating it. The third edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include recent developments in research and policy, while maintaining its broad approach. New chapters focus on poverty dynamics and social exclusion, including targeted anti-poverty action and new programmes.
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