A Chinese Beggars' Den Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community

Schak, David C.

ISBN 10: 0822938227 ISBN 13: 9780822938224

Published by University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, 1988

Language: English

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A Chinese Beggars' Den Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community

Publisher

University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0822938227

ISBN 13

9780822938224

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

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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.

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David C. Schak is adjunct associate professor at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.

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