Product Description: This engaging series examines various controversial topics present in today's society.

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title explores a variety of issues related to poverty and homelessness around the questions of whether poverty and homelessness are serious problems, whether government social assistance programs help the poor, how poverty in America should be addres; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical

Product Description: How do you measure poverty? What are the effects of poverty? What can we do to prevent poverty? Learn about poverty and its many faces around the world and to start thinking about what you can do about this global social problem.

Product Description: Explore the issue of poverty with expert opinions in a pro/con format and encourage critical thinking. Includes discussion questions, bibliography and respected sources.

Tackles the topic of poverty by explaining the causes, problems, and solutions to this national crisis in a country that is overwhelmingly affluent.

Examines poverty-stricken areas and groups and programs to alleviate poverty, including welfare