New Perspectives on Poverty
Policies, Programs, and Practice
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 1 June 2014
- ISBN 9780190615499
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages560 pages
- Size 152x229x29 mm
- Weight 748 g
- Language English 0
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Long description:
What is poverty? Who is at risk? What myths about poverty are pervasive in the United States?
This textbook, the first of its kind, explores the contemporary realities and perceptions of poverty. It captures the historical realities since Colonial times as well as addresses the contemporary realities, focusing on current trends in the United States, including the Great Recession, which began in 2007, leaving many middle-class families in poverty or vulnerable to harsh economic conditions and a sluggish recovery.
The book presents readers with balanced coverage regarding the multidimensional issues related to poverty and social inequity, while exploring issues related to social injustice. The authors bring together theoretical, empirical, and clinical knowledge using reader friendly and jargon free language to discuss public and private approaches to reducing poverty and examine how public opinion drives policies. Professors Giffords and Garber challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding poverty, focusing attention on at-risk populations. These include people who are homeless, persons with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and veterans and military families. The format of the book provides case studies which cover micro, macro and mezzo practice. The action item chapter offers readers an opportunity to effectuate change locally and can be utilized in colleges, universities and among new and experienced professionals alike.
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Preface
List of Tables and Figures
Chapter 1 What Is Poverty?
Chapter 2 Contemporary Responses to Poverty
Chapter 3 Employment, Poverty, and Social Welfare
Chapter 4 People Experiencing Homelessness
Chapter 5 Families, Women, and Children
Chapter 6 Older Adults
Chapter 7 People with Disabilities
Chapter 8 Persons with Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 9 Poverty among Immigrants and Refugees
Chapter 10 Poverty and Its Impact on the Military Family and the American Veteran
Chapter 11 Poverty: What You Can Do
Glossary
Index
About the Contributors
