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The new faces of American poverty, a reference guide to the great recession, Lindsey K. Hanson and Timothy J. Essenburg, editors

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The new faces of American poverty

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Lindsey K. Hanson and Timothy J. Essenburg, editors

a reference guide to the great recession

The Great Recession (2007 to 2009) brought the United Statesâ€"routinely touted as the richest country in the worldâ€"to historical levels of poverty. Rising unemployment, government budget crises, and the collapse of the housing market had devastating ef

Cover; VOLUME 1; Contents; Preface; Introduction: Why Care about Poverty?; Section 1: The Great Recession: What Happened?; Introduction to Section 1; Global Downturn; Great Recession; Great Recession vs. Great Depression; Housing Crisis; Policy, Fiscal (The Federal Government); Policy, Monetary (The Federal Reserve); Section 2: Why Is There Poverty, and How Is Poverty Measured?; Introduction to Section 2; Causes and Types of Poverty; Economic Insecurity; Measurement of Poverty; U.S. Poverty Rate in the Great RecessionSection 3: How Did the Great Recession Affect Poverty Rates for Demographic Groups?Introduction to Section 3; African Americans; Age, 17 or Under (Children); Age, 18-34 (Young Adults); Age, 35-64 (Adults); Age, 65 Plus (Senior Citizens); Asian Americans; Disability Status; Economic Status, Prior; Educational Attainment; Hispanic/Latino Americans; Immigrants; Native Americans; Region of the Country; Retirees and Potential Retirees; Rural Families and Individuals; Sex, Female; Sex, Male; Suburban Families and Individuals; United States vs. International Impact; Urban Families and IndividualsVeteransWhite Americans; Section 4: How Did the Great Recession Affect Low-Income Individuals and Families?; Introduction to Section 4; Access to Credit; Food Insecurity and Assistance; Health Care Assistance; Higher Education; Hiring Practices; Homelessness; Housing Assistance Programs and Low-Income Renters; VOLUME 2; Impact on Legal System; Secondary Effects; Social Security; Underemployment; Unemployment; Wages and Income; Welfare/Cash Assistance Programs; Section 5: How Did Governments Respond to the Great Recession?; Introduction to Section 5; Government Response, LocalGovernment Response, StateGovernment Response, Tribal; International Government and Nongovernmental Organization Responses; Political Parties and Major Legislative Responses; Section 6: How Long Will the Effects of the Great Recession Last?; Introduction to Section 6; Double Dip Recession Risk; A "Normal Economy"-When?; Structural Economic Changes; Section 7: How Did U.S. Society Respond to Poverty during the Great Recession?; Introduction to Section 7; Nonprofit Organizations; Political Ideologies; Religious Groups; Societal View of PovertyConclusion: What Can Be Done about Poverty in the United States?Primary Documents; Part A. Understanding the Great Recession; Part B. The Great Recession and Poverty; Recommended Resources; About the Editors and Contributors; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z