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This book calls for a bold forward-looking social policy that addresses continuing austerity, under-resourced organisations and a lack of social solidarity. Based on a research programme by the Webb Memorial Trust, a key theme is power which shows that the way forward is to increase people’s sense of agency in building the society that they want.

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"accessible and comprehensive" - Citizen's Basic Income Trust
“This timely contribution offers new thinking into how we tackle poverty as part of a national mission to build a better society.” Dan Jarvis, MP
"Barry Knight offers us a challenging initial plan of how we might raise our eyes and come together to build a good society without poverty. The more people from diverse sectors who respond, the more progress we're likely to make." Professor the Baroness (Ruth) Lister of Burtersett
"Highlights the urgent need for a new approach to dismantling poverty, one that empowers those in poverty to climb out and live a fulfilling life – I urge you to read it!" Lord Bird MBE

Table of Contents
Foreword by Richard Rawes Introduction The narrative on poverty has failed The society we have The society we want How do we achieve a good society without poverty? Who does what to produce a good society? Towards transformation

Rethinking Poverty

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: 30/08/2017
      ISBN13: 9781447340607, 978-1447340607
      ISBN10: 1447340604

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book calls for a bold forward-looking social policy that addresses continuing austerity, under-resourced organisations and a lack of social solidarity. Based on a research programme by the Webb Memorial Trust, a key theme is power which shows that the way forward is to increase people’s sense of agency in building the society that they want.

      Trade Review
      "accessible and comprehensive" - Citizen's Basic Income Trust
      “This timely contribution offers new thinking into how we tackle poverty as part of a national mission to build a better society.” Dan Jarvis, MP
      "Barry Knight offers us a challenging initial plan of how we might raise our eyes and come together to build a good society without poverty. The more people from diverse sectors who respond, the more progress we're likely to make." Professor the Baroness (Ruth) Lister of Burtersett
      "Highlights the urgent need for a new approach to dismantling poverty, one that empowers those in poverty to climb out and live a fulfilling life – I urge you to read it!" Lord Bird MBE

      Table of Contents
      Foreword by Richard Rawes Introduction The narrative on poverty has failed The society we have The society we want How do we achieve a good society without poverty? Who does what to produce a good society? Towards transformation

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