Understanding Global Poverty

Reviews / Votes

"This exceptional cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural work on one of the most pressing issues of humanity must be read not only by scholars and university students but also by policy makers. The authors show vividly and compassionately how poverty is a human problem and how it is related to capabilities. This book hands a mirror to its readers."

Guel Inanc, Co-Director, Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies, University of Auckland

"Understanding Global Poverty is an excellent resource that lives up to its name in offering readers a rich understanding of poverty as more than low income. The authors use clear language and compelling case studies as they untangle complex issues of global poverty in a manner that is sure to engage students."

Lori Keleher, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, New Mexico State University; President of the International Development Ethics Association

"This smartly revised second edition of Understanding Global Poverty is an exemplary go-to resource. Each chapter's clearly articulated learning goals and discussion questions are ideal for the student-centered classroom. While unapologetically grounded in ethical approaches to development, the authors nevertheless consider both the strengths and weaknesses of each using empirical evidence and vignettes to illustrate core concepts and debates. Its multi-disciplinarity will attract a wide variety of students eager to understand the challenges of global poverty and engage in solutions to meet them."

Daniel J. Whelan, Bill and Connie Bowen Odyssey Professor of Politics, Hendrix College, USA