Working But Poor
America's Contradiction
Published on 1. March 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8018-4575-8 (ISBN)
Description
This revised edition examines the experiences and hardships of today's poor workers, and analyzes how government policies can best relieve deprivation and encourage work. The book also assesses the impact of unemployment, technological development, immigration and international trade.
Reviews / Votes
"Levitan and Shapiro know how to pick and choose among a wide variety of policy instruments to match programs to needs. Moreover, by focusing on aid to the working poor, the authors areable to address successfully the charge that welfare inhibits work."--'Policy Studies Journal' "This book will join the select few that stand as classics in the field of social welfare."--'Labor Studies Journal'More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
18 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8018-4575-8 (9780801845758)
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