Poverty in America: An Encyclopedia by Lawson, Russell M.; Lawson, Benjamin A - 2008-07-29

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Greenwood, 2008-07-30. Hardcover. Good.

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New item; exhibits minor shelf wear. | How has the U.S. dealt, throughout its long history, with one of the worlds oldest problems? Although poverty has always been part of the human experience, societal reactions and responses to it have been as varied as the condition has been static. Poverty in America has its own turbulent history of causes, effects, and remedies, from debtor's prison to the War on Poverty, from Social Darwinism to food stamps. This in-depth encyclopedia covers the entire history of American poverty from every angle--historical, social, cultural, political, spiritual, and literary. How has poverty been defined in America? What has been done to prevent it? How have minority groups been affected? How has the church reacted? And what, if anything, can be done to eliminate it? Poverty in America covers these issues in vivid detail, from the colonial period to the Industrial Revolution to the global economy of the 21st century. Impactful primary document excerpts from key periods… Read More

Greenwood press, USA, 2008. Edition Unstated. Hardcover. As New. As new- clean and crisp text. This book is a x library discard. This book has discard stamped on the inside cover. Cover may have some wear an spine is in as new condition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 031333398X. ISBN/EAN: 9780313333989. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561048800. . 9780313333989

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Features A-Z entries and primary document excerpts that explore the turbulent history of poverty in America.

Greenwood Pub Group, 2008. Hardcover. New. 233 pages. 10.25x7.25x0.75 inches.