Poverty & unemployment books

The major bulk of humanity lives in the continent of Asia, and it is here that some of the contrasts in both economic...  Read More >>

Homelessness is not new to Vancouver. There have been homeless people in Vancouver since it was founded in 1886....  Read More >>

If Tony Hall was to be true to his faith, he must find a way to bring God into the political world in which he worked....  Read More >>

Assessing American poverty and policy since 1950, this book examines an era that has seen serious discussion about...  Read More >>

Government welfare benefits touch millions-from individuals to corporations, large and small. Here, Dr. Baum explores...  Read More >>

This book is the first comprehensive account of the numerous attempts made since the Second World War to provide...  Read More >>

Wherever you find yourself in the world of development M&E, this book will present useful experiences from others...  Read More >>

The issues surrounding poverty and inequality continue to be of central concern to academics, politicians and policymakers...  Read More >>

A fresh look at the complex question of outdoor poor relief in the nineteenth century.  Read More >>

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This urgent examination of the lives of millions of hardworking Americans--neither poor nor middle class, but who...  Read More >>

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Pro-poor tourism is currently receiving enormous attention from the World Tourism Organization, government, industry...  Read More >>

Economic growth and wealth creation will never meet the poor's need for sufficiency and safety.  Read More >>

This book explores the history of debates over 'transmitted deprivation' and their relationship with current initiatives...  Read More >>

Why do so many advocates remain silent on key issues they care about and how does that silence contribute to narrowly...  Read More >>

The Many Meanings of Poverty is about poverty in a colonial context-it argues that the cultural meanings of poverty...  Read More >>

This book distinguishes the types of poverty and deepens readers understanding of the structural features and constraints...  Read More >>

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Presents some basic theoretical concepts of public finance with an emphasis on its impact poverty reduction. This...  Read More >>

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This book examines the evolution of public assistance for the poor in England from the late medieval era to the...  Read More >>