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This 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.

Table of Contents
Introduction: 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

The Poverty of Nations

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      Publisher Bristol University Press
      Published 11 March 2020
      ISBN-13 9781447343332
      978-1447343332
      ISBN-10 1447343336
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      Poverty and precarity Social welfare, social policy and social services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This 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.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: 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

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