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The Poverty of Nations: A Relational Perspective

By Paul Spicker

Book information

Publisher
Policy Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9781447343356, 9781447343325, 9781447343332, 9781447343349
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
680 kB (696754 bytes)
Pages
218\0
Time added
2022-12-22 00:02:21
Social Science / Poverty & Homelessness

Description

In this persuasive study, social welfare and policy expert Paul Spicker makes a case for a relational view of poverty. Poverty is much more than a lack of resources. It involves a complex set of social relationships, such as economic disadvantage, insecurity or a lack of rights. These relational elements tell us what poverty is — what it consists of, what poor people are experiencing, and what problems need to be addressed. This book examines poverty in the context of the economy, society and the political community, considering how states can respond to issues of inequality, exclusion and powerlessness. Drawing on examples of social policy in both rich and poor countries, this is an accessible contribution to the debate about the nature of poverty and responses to it.

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