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Overview
This challenging volume reflects the breadth of the debate over the existence of poverty in the United States and what can be done to eradicate it. With contributions from 21 distinguished social scientists and policy analysts, the book represents the diversity of ideas on how to effectively reduce the social ills of poverty, welfare dependency and the 'underclass'. Four areas of focus in anti-poverty efforts are examined in depth: education, community empowerment, job training and social intervention.
Synopsis
This challenging volume reflects the breadth of the debate over the existence of poverty in the United States and what can be done to eradicate it. With contributions from 21 distinguished social scientists and policy analysts, the book represents the diversity of ideas on how to effectively reduce the social ills of poverty, welfare dependency and the 'underclass'. Four areas of focus in anti-poverty efforts are examined in depth: education, community empowerment, job training and social intervention.
Booknews
Compiles the works of 21 social scientists and policy analysts who discuss ideas on how to reduce poverty and related social problems. Nineteen essays focus on issues including the underclass, education, community empowerment, job training, and social interventions. The final three essays recommend strategies for reducing poverty. Paper edition (unseen), $25.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)