Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 in both rich and poor countries, this is an accessible contribution to the debate about the nature of poverty and responses to it.
Trade Review"This thoughtful exploration of the contemporary landscape of poverty studies is especially valuable for those of us focused on human rights and social justice from the perspective of the Global South." * Camilo Pérez-Bustillo, Stanford University *
"The author provides fresh insights into a longstanding topic at the heart of development theory and practice. His multi-level and multi-disciplinary analysis which looks at poor and rich countries in tandem is an important contribution to current development debates in the era of the SDGs." * Katja Hujo, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Representations of poverty Part I ~ Poverty: economic and social relationships Poverty Poverty and the economy Economic development Inequality Exclusion Poverty and rights Poverty and social policy Part II ~ Rich and poor countries Poverty in national perspective Poverty and the state Poverty in rich countries Poor countries Rich and poor countries Responses to poverty Conclusion: Poverty and social science
