Poverty and welfare in America : examining the facts / David Wagner.
| Author/creator | Wagner, David |
| Other author | Gale Group. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, 2019. |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xvi, 196 pages). |
| Supplemental Content | Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Series | Gale virtual reference library. ^A1041209 Contemporary debates. ^A1303952 |
| Contents | 1. General questions about poverty -- 2. The causes of poverty -- 3. Who are the poor? -- 4. What are "welfare" and "social welfare"? -- 5. Controversies over "welfare" -- 6. Homelessness (and hunger) in the United States -- 7. Coda. |
| 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. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Poverty and welfare in America. Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, [2019] 9781440856440 |
| ISBN | 9781440856457 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1440856451 (electronic book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |