Bibliograph

Poverty and welfare in America, examining the facts, David Wagner

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Poverty and welfare in America, examining the facts, David Wagner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Poverty and welfare in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1099538699

Responsibility statement

David Wagner

Series statement

Contemporary debates

Sub title

examining the facts

Summary

"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."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

General questions about poverty -- The causes of poverty -- Who are the poor? -- What are "welfare" and "social welfare?" -- Controversies over "welfare" -- Homelessness (and hunger) in the United States -- Coda -- Index -- About the author

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