Poverty by Ruth Lister
Poverty remains one of the most urgent issues of our time. In this stimulating new textbook, Ruth Lister introduces students to the meaning and experience of poverty in the contemporary world.
It set me thinking about what we have done -- right and wrong -- as a labour government since 1997 to fight the war on poverty in BritainEd Balls, Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury, in Tribune [A] sorely needed and timely contribution to the field. Benefits A rich and insightful analysis which deepens and broadens the understanding of poverty today. International Social Security Review This book is a major contribution ... and should be read not only by students and academics but also by anti--poverty activists. Citizena s Income Newsletter
Ruth Lister is Professor of Social Policy in the Department of Social Sciences, Loughborough University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745625645 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745625649 |
| Title | Poverty |
| Author | Ruth Lister |
| Series | Key Concepts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Polity Press |
| Year published | 2004-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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