Poverty and welfare in America : examining the facts / David Wagner.

Author/creator Wagner, David author.
Format Electronic
PublicationSanta Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, [2019]
Description1 online resource.
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SeriesContemporary debates
Contemporary debates. ^A1303952
Contents General questions about poverty -- The causes of poverty -- Who are the poor? -- What are "welfare" and "social welfare?" -- Controversies over "welfare" -- Homelessness (and hunger) in the United States -- Coda -- Index -- About the author.
Abstract This book closely examines controversial claims and beliefs surrounding poverty and anti-poverty programs in the United States. It authoritatively dismantles falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions, leaving readers with an unbiased, accurate understanding of these issues.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Issued in other formPrint version: Wagner, David, author. Poverty and welfare in America Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, [2019] 9781440856440
LCCN 2019021646
ISBN9781440856457 (electronic bk.)
ISBN1440856451 (electronic bk.)

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