A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
Language: English
Published by Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1988
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- Title
- A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
- Author
- Schak, David C.
- Publisher
- Univ. of Pittsburgh Press
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Fine
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- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0822938227
- ISBN 13
- 9780822938224
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In this fascinating study of a community of Chinese beggars, David Schak offers evidence that challenges widely held theories on poverty. It is a path-breaking, systematic anthropological study that challenges long-held beliefs about poverty, and is one of the few works on beggars available.
Over a period of seven years, Schak's fieldwork uncovers a structure of leadership, organizational methods, and alms-getting tactics. Moreover, certain members became upwardly mobile and able to leave this lifestyle. The severe stigma of gambling, adultery, and failure to marry proved the stimulus for a younger generation to leave begging behind.
Over a period of seven years, Schak's fieldwork uncovers a structure of leadership, organizational methods, and alms-getting tactics. Moreover, certain members became upwardly mobile and able to leave this lifestyle. The severe stigma of gambling, adultery, and failure to marry proved the stimulus for a younger generation to leave begging behind.
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About the Author
David C. Schak is adjunct associate professor at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
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