Poverty and welfare in America : examining the facts / David Wagner.
| Author/creator | Wagner, David author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, [2019] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Contemporary 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Wagner, David, author. Poverty and welfare in America Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, [2019] 9781440856440 |
| LCCN | 2019021646 |
| ISBN | 9781440856457 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1440856451 (electronic bk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |