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The New Faces of American Poverty: A Reference Guide to the Great Recession
By Lindsey K. Hanson (editor) and Timothy J. Essenburg (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Abc-Clio Inc
Publication date January 15, 2014
Pages 935
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781610691819
ISBN-10 1610691814
Dimensions 2.75 by 7.50 by 10.25 in.
Weight 5 lbs.
Original list price $189.00
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A timely examination of the effects of the Great Recession on Americans and the resulting federal reforms to healthcare, employment, and housing policies as a means to alleviate poverty.


• Offers a detailed analysis of the impact of the Great Recession on poverty rates across 21 distinct demographic groups, including immigrants, children, seniors, veterans, and various racial and ethnic groups

• Provides a basis for understanding the causes of the economic crises and the impact on the daily lives of individuals, families, and groups

• Includes more than 20 contributing writers from universities and anti-poverty programs from across the country

• Presents charts and graphics to illustrate key aspects of the Great Recession

• Examines multiple groups in society in terms of how they have been affected by the Great Recession, rather than being limited to one or two segments of the population

• Looks across multiple regions in terms of groups, segments of the economy, and political trends

• Provides secondary looks past the first group boundaries to delve deeper into the circumstances of those whose circumstances have drastically changed by the Great Recession



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9781610691819 | details & prices | 935 pages | 7.50 × 10.25 × 2.75 in. | 5.05 lbs | List price $189.00
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