The persistence of poverty in the United States

Publication Data

• Title The persistence of poverty in the United States
• Author Garth L. Mangum
• Contributors Stephen L. Mangum, Andrew Sum
• Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication date 2003
• Publication location Baltimore
• Language English

Descriptive Notes

This work is partially based on "Programs in aid of the poor" / Sar A. Levitan. 7th ed. 1998.

Contents

The rediscovery of poverty
A demographic profile of the nation's poor
The changing geography of poverty
The causes of poverty
Approaches and consequences of redefining poverty
Is poverty in the United States inescapable?

Topics

• Poor :: United States
• Public welfare :: United States
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The persistence of poverty in the United States by Garth L. Mangum. ISBN 0801871301. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2003. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.