by Mark Kirby (Author), SharonKane (Author)
This book explores debates about poverty, wealth and the welfare state from a sociological perspective, explaining the concepts of poverty and welfare, the pattern of their distribution and the causes of continuing poverty. The origin, purpose and future of the welfare state is also discussed, setting British material within a global framework. As with other titles in the series, the text is laced with activities, exercises and sample essay questions.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 2002
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 10 Dec 2002
ISBN 10: 0333719336
ISBN 13: 9780333719336
Book Overview: Mark Kirby is the author of Stratification and Differentiation .