Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poor
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Characteristics of the Population Below the Poverty Level
Author: Characteristics of the Population Below the Poverty Level, 1982
Author: Carol FendlerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Income
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Poverty in the United States
Author: Current Population Reports
Author: Social Security Bulletin
Author: Family Economics Review
Author: Women of the Rural South
Author: Population Profile of the United States
Author: Rural Poverty in America
Author: Cynthia M. DuncanPublisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Nine million people in the United States live in rural poverty. This large segment of the population has generally been overlooked even as considerable attention, and social conscience, is directed to the alleviation of urban poverty. This timely, needed volume focuses on poor, rural people in poor, rural settings. Rural poverty is not confined to one section of the country or to one ethnic group. It is a national problem and the resolution of hidden America's persistent economic plight will now depend on a better understanding of who is poor and why. The clear, authoritative chapters describe the declining opportunities available in rural areas--including the social, educational, and political factors that so often pose barriers to economic advancement. Part One provides a comprehensive description of the poor population and an analysis of rural poverty's underlying dynamics. Low wages, the character of rural labor markets, and chronic inter-generational poverty are carefully considered to lay the basis for formulating sound responses. Part Two looks at the condition of particular groups suffering poverty in rural areas. These include African-Americans, Appalchians, Native Americans, and migrant workers. It addresses the special problems of those who, although in relatively prosperous rural areas, live at or below the poverty level. Part Three looks to successful lessons from the past and evaluates current steps that may be taken to frame policy recommendations that will mitigate present stress, foster improved opportunities, and open a better life to America's rural poor.
Monthly Labor Review
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Labor laws and legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publishes in-depth articles on labor subjects, current labor statistics, information about current labor contracts, and book reviews.