Overview
In this persuasive study, social welfare and policy expert Paul Spicker makes a case for a relational view of poverty. Poverty is much more than a lack of resources. It involves a complex set of social relationships, such as economic disadvantage, insecurity or a lack of rights. These relational elements tell us what poverty is - what it consists of, what poor people are experiencing, and what problems need to be addressed. This book examines poverty in the context of the economy, society and the political community, considering how states can respond to issues of inequality, exclusion and powerlessness. Drawing on examples of social policy in both rich and poor countries, this is an accessible contribution to the debate about the nature of poverty and responses to it.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul Spicker (Robert Gordon University) ,
Sarah Cant ,
Anwesa Chatterjee
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Policy Press
ISBN: 9781447343325
ISBN 10: 1447343328
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 11 March 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
This thoughtful exploration of the contemporary landscape of poverty studies is especially valuable for those of us focused on human rights and social justice from the perspective of the Global South. --Camilo Perez-Bustillo, Stanford University The author provides fresh insights into a longstanding topic at the heart of development theory and practice. His multi-level and multi-disciplinary analysis which looks at poor and rich countries in tandem is an important contribution to current development debates in the era of the SDGs. --Katja Hujo, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
The author provides fresh insights into a longstanding topic at the heart of development theory and practice. His multi-level and multi-disciplinary analysis which looks at poor and rich countries in tandem is an important contribution to current development debates in the era of the SDGs. --Katja Hujo, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development This thoughtful exploration of the contemporary landscape of poverty studies is especially valuable for those of us focused on human rights and social justice from the perspective of the Global South. --Camilo Perez-Bustillo, Stanford University
Author Information
Paul Spicker is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at Robert Gordon University. He has been a consultant on social welfare for a range of agencies; his research includes studies of poverty, need and service delivery.
