Poor America : a comparative historical study of poverty in the United States and Western Europe / Samuel J. Eldersveld.

Author/creator Eldersveld, Samuel James
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 165 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Poverty--United States. --History.
Economic assistance, Domestic--United States.
Poverty--Europe, Western. --History. --Case studies.
Economic assistance, Domestic--Europe, Western. --Case studies.

Contents The state of poverty in the United States and Western Europe: five theoretical approaches seeking to explain the variance -- The challenge to America -- The historical experience -- Attitudes, beliefs, and values -- System differences as explanations -- The role of political elites -- The role of business elites -- The history of poverty in seven nations to 1900 -- The early history of poverty in the United States -- The Dutch historical experience -- The early French and Belgium history of poverty -- The English historical experience -- The historical experience with poverty in Sweden and Germany -- Final observations: the 20th century and today -- The finalization of social reform and anti-poverty legislation in Western Europe and the United States in the 20th century -- Conclusion: what are the prospects? -- Appendix: major references -- Index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 155-161) and index.
LCCN 2006033577
ISBN9780739111635 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0739111639 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HC110.P6 E44 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold