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245 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.
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- PublisherUniversity of Pittsburgh Press
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0822938227
- ISBN 13 9780822938224
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages258
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A Chinese Beggars' Den Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
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University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, 1988
ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
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Univ of Pittsburgh Pr (Txt), 1988
ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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Condition: Used - Very Good. 1988. 0th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Seller Inventory # C54426
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A Chinese Beggars' Den : Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
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University of Pittsburgh Press, 1988
ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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Condition: Very Good. First Edition,. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 15966908-20
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A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
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Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1988
ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
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ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 0. In this fascinating study of a community of Chinese beggars, David Schak offers evidence that challenges widely held theories on poverty. It is a path-breaking, systematic anthropological study that challenges long-held beliefs about poverty, and is one of the few works on beggars available.<br /><br />Over a period of seven years, Schak's fieldwork uncovers a structure of leadership, organizational methods, and alms-getting tactics. Moreover, certain members became upwardly mobile and able to leave this lifestyle. The severe stigma of gambling, adultery, and failure to marry proved the stimulus for a younger generation to leave begging behind. Seller Inventory # SONG0822938227
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A Chinese Beggars' Den : Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community. [History of the Liong-Hiat Community; Whys and Whos of Giving; Sexual Relations & Behavior; Fictive Kinship; Leadership; etc]
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Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, 1988., 1988
ISBN 10: 0822938227
ISBN 13: 9780822938224
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. xiii, 245 pp. : illustrated with 3 tables and 4 charts ; 24 cm. ; ISBN: 0822938227 LCCN: 87-16191 ; OCLC: 16095221 ; detailed examination of a Chinese beggar community near Taipei, Taiwan, in 1973, with relationship map of the community, details of sexual attitudes and community activities ; a name list and word list in Hakka dialect is at the back ; very unusual ; red cloth with gold lettering ; FINE. Book. Seller Inventory # 3171
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