The New Faces of American Poverty: A Reference Guide to the Great Recession [2 volumes]

A Reference Guide to the Great Recession

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Conditions, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: ISBN: 9781610691826
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: January 15, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781610691826
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: January 15, 2014
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

A timely examination of the effects of the Great Recession on Americans and the resulting federal reforms to healthcare, employment, and housing policies as a means to alleviate poverty.

• Offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the Great Recession on poverty rates across 21 distinct demographic groups, including immigrants, children, seniors, veterans, and various racial and ethnic groups

• Provides a basis for understanding the causes of the economic crises and the impact on the daily lives of individuals, families, and groups

• Includes more than 20 contributing writers from universities and anti-poverty programs from across the country

• Presents charts and graphics to illustrate key aspects of the Great Recession

• Examines multiple groups in society in terms of how they have been affected by the Great Recession, rather than being limited to one or two segments of the population

• Looks across multiple regions in terms of groups, segments of the economy, and political trends

• Provides secondary looks past the first group boundaries to delve deeper into the circumstances of those whose circumstances have drastically changed by the Great Recession

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A timely examination of the effects of the Great Recession on Americans and the resulting federal reforms to healthcare, employment, and housing policies as a means to alleviate poverty.

• Offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the Great Recession on poverty rates across 21 distinct demographic groups, including immigrants, children, seniors, veterans, and various racial and ethnic groups

• Provides a basis for understanding the causes of the economic crises and the impact on the daily lives of individuals, families, and groups

• Includes more than 20 contributing writers from universities and anti-poverty programs from across the country

• Presents charts and graphics to illustrate key aspects of the Great Recession

• Examines multiple groups in society in terms of how they have been affected by the Great Recession, rather than being limited to one or two segments of the population

• Looks across multiple regions in terms of groups, segments of the economy, and political trends

• Provides secondary looks past the first group boundaries to delve deeper into the circumstances of those whose circumstances have drastically changed by the Great Recession

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