Political Rhetoric and the Reality of Poverty in the Twenty-First Century
Find out howand whylegislation has made economic rights more important than human rightsSince 1996, politicians and public officials in the United States have celebrated the success of welfare reform legislation despite little, if any, evidence to support their claims....
Published May 2nd 2006 by Routledge
Implications of U.S. Interventions
Gain new, unique insights for poverty reduction throughout Latin AmericaPoverty and Inequality in the Latin American-U.S. Borderlands: Implications of U.S. Interventions shows the implications of direct and indirect involvement by the United States in the borderlands of Latin America,...
Published March 3rd 2005 by Routledge
The Continuing Crisis of Poverty and Inequality in the United States
Learn why it is imperative to bring a progressive focus back to social welfare policy! This vital book explores recent research on poverty and inequality, identifies strategies for ensuring adequate services, and challenges many of the inaccurate beliefs that were used to justify welfare reform...
Published July 27th 2003 by Routledge
Inequalities, Challenges, and Barriers
Understand the social factors that challenge this fast-growing community!The Latino community will soon be the largest minority population in the United States. Although Hispanics have been part of the American scene since before independence, their issues have only recently drawn the attention of...
Published July 20th 2000 by Routledge
A much-needed, indispensable volume for anyone involved in the social services or human services field, Pressing Issues of Inequality and American Indian Communities supplies you with vital information that will assist you in offering culturally sensitive services to your clients. You will gain a...
Published October 14th 1998 by Routledge