How can the poor be helped? / Jennifer Dorman, book editor.

Other author Dorman, Jennifer.
Format Book
Publication InfoDetroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2011.
Description107 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAt issue
At issue. Social issues. ^A696076
Contents Welfare reforms have been successful in helping America's poor / Jeff Jacoby -- Welfare reforms have not been a complete success / Katha Pollitt -- Government programs should be more tailored to America's poor / Margaret Simms -- Government welfare hurts society and does not benefit the poor / The Libertarian Party -- Education can help people out of poverty / Michelle Rhee -- Is education the cure for poverty? / Jared Bernstein -- Marriage reduces poverty / Robert Rector -- Marriage is not the answer to poverty / Polly Toynbee -- Raising the minimum wage will help the poor / Holly Sklar -- Wage regulation will not help the poor / Bill Barnes -- Capitalism is the cure for poverty / Robert Gelinas -- Unregulated capitalism exploits the poor / Barbara Ehrenreich -- Africa needs trade more than aid / William Easterly -- Microfinance can alleviate poverty / Daniel Howden.
Abstract Provides essays with varying opinions on how America's poor can be helped, discussing such topics as welfare reform, the role of education, and the impact of raising of the national minimum wage.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 97-100) and index.
LCCN 2010050614
ISBN9780737751550 (hbk.)
ISBN073775155X (hbk.)
ISBN9780737751567 (pbk.)
ISBN0737751568 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV91 .H637 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold