| Edition |
2006 ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 152 p.) : ill. |
| Series |
Information Plus reference series
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Gale eBooks
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| Note |
"ISSN 1930-3300". |
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"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What is poverty? -- The causes of poverty and the search for solutions -- Poverty in underdeveloped countries-the poorest of the poor -- Emerging and transition economies: widening the poverty gap -- Poverty in the developing world -- The poor in developed countries -- Women and children in poverty -- Poverty and environmental hazards -- Poverty and violent conflict -- Combating poverty: hope for the future? |
| Summary |
A compilation of current and historical statistics with analysis on the topic of world poverty, including a comprehensive summary of up-to-date research on the topic. Data are compiled from reports generated by branches of the U.S. government, information collected by major independent polling organizations and authoritative associations, and from professional journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and other reliable sources. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Poverty.
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Poverty -- Developing countries.
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Poverty -- Developed countries.
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| Added Author |
Gale (Firm)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: World poverty. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2007 9781414409849 |
| ISBN |
9781414418773 (electronic book) |
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1414418779 (electronic book) |
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9781414409849 |
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1414409842 |
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