Following an examination of the characteristics of the American poor, the book analyzes four strategies of assistance programs: income maintenance programs directed mainly at the poor who are outside the work force; programs supplying goods and services; programs designed to prevent the spread of poverty to new generations; and programs to aid the working poor. The concluding chapter explores feasible approaches to the alleviation of poverty.
"A compact though detailed appraisal of U.S. government programs undertaken on behalf of the poor... a comfortable and fact-filled reference, generous in opinion and descriptive detail." -- American Political Science Review, reviewing a previous edition
Following an examination of the characteristics of the American poor, the book analyzes four strategies of assistance programs: income maintenance programs directed mainly at the poor who are outside the work force; programs supplying goods and services; programs designed to prevent the spread of poverty to new generations; and programs to aid the working poor. The concluding chapter explores feasible approaches to the alleviation of poverty.
"A compact though detailed appraisal of U.S. government programs undertaken on behalf of the poor... a comfortable and fact-filled reference, generous in opinion and descriptive detail." -- American Political Science Review, reviewing a previous edition
Imprint | The Johns Hopkins University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | 1998 |
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Authors | Sar A. Levitan, Garth L. Mangum, Stephen L. Mangum |
Dimensions | 229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 264 |
Edition | 7Rev ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8018-5713-3 |
Barcode | 9780801857133 |
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LSN | 0-8018-5713-9 |