Faces of Poverty: Portraits of Women and Children on Welfare - Softcover

Berrick, Jill Duerr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195113756 ISBN 13: 9780195113754

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Faces of Poverty dispels the misconceptions and myths about welfare and the welfare population that have clouded the true picture of poverty in America. At a time when welfare has become a hotly debated political issue, Faces of Poverty gives us the facts. The debate surrounding welfare will continue as each of the 50 states struggles to reform their welfare programs, and this debate will turn on the public's perception of the welfare population. Berrick offers insight into each of the reforms under consideration and starkly demonstrates their implications for poor women and children. She provides a window into these women's lives, brilliantly portraying their hopes and fears and their struggle to live with dignity.

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Faces of Poverty This study aims to dispel the misconceptions and myths about welfare and the welfare population that have clouded the true picture of poverty in America. It offers insights into each of the reforms under consideration and demonstrates their implications for poor women and children. Full description

Review:

An absorbing, solidly documented study of America's welfare system and the circumstances of five women and their children who are dependent upon it ... A passionate, perceptive assessment of a complex and timely issue. (Kirkus Reviews)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0195113756
• ISBN 13: 9780195113754
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228