Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage

Lisbeth Schorr,Daniel Schorr

ISBN 10: 0385242441 / ISBN 13: 9780385242448

Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1989

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Synopsis:

In this solidly researched book, the authorsdemonstrate that the knowledge and techniques existto decrease the incidence of welfare dependency, poor single-parent families and alienated, uneducated youth. In addition to providing a detailedaccount of the problem, they describe twenty-fourprograms that have proved successful in changingthe lives of seriously disadvantaged children."

From the Back Cover: In this solidly researched book, the authors demonstrate that the knowledge and techniques exist to decrease the incidence of welfare dependency, poor single-parent families and alienated, uneducated youth. In addition to providing a detailed account of the problem, they describe twenty-four programs that have proved successful in changing the lives of seriously disadvantaged children.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of ...
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good