The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination - Softcover

Bradley R. Schiller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133151360 ISBN 13: 9780133151367

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1995

Synopsis

This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discriminations, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them. The book provides an organized, ready access to the issues of poverty and discrimination, and offers up-to-date discussions of major policy initiatives, including welfare reform, child support, healthcare and training initiatives. A bibliography of recent research that helps students identify sources for further study is included.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discrimination, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This book offers professionals a succinct, organized overview of the dimensions of poverty and discrimination, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them. Key Topics: It offers discussions of major policy initiatives, including welfare reform, child support, healthcare and training initiatives. A bibliography of research helps readers identify sources for further study. This volume is organized around description of problem; analysis of courses; and review of policy options. Market: For education professionals, economists and social workers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0133151360
• ISBN 13: 9780133151367
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 319