Economics of Poverty and Discrimination, The (9th Edition) [Paperback]

Bradley R. Schiller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0130385689 | ISBN-13: 978-0130385680 | Edition: 9

For courses in Economics of Poverty and Discrimination, Welfare Politics and Policy, Social Problems, and Sociology of Poverty, in the departments of Economics, Sociology, Urban Studies, Education and Social Work. As the leading college text in the field for over twenty years, this book has been distinguished by its relevant coverage, tight organization, multidisciplinary perspective, and timeliness. The ninth edition preserves these qualities while incorporating new reference material.

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This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discrimination, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Bradley Schiller's The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination continues to be the leading classroom authority on the causes of poverty and antipoverty options. The Ninth Edition has been thoroughly updated with new data, policy initiatives, research findings, and new issues. Among the most notable revisions are:

• New Chapter on Inequality: This all new chapter offers a broader perspective on income distribution issues. It assesses the arguments for and against greater equality, examines alternative yardsticks for measuring inequality, and reviews both U.S. and global income distributions. In concert with Schiller's path breaking research, the chapter emphasizes the phenomenon of income mobility as the best indicator of equal opportunity.
• Impact of Welfare Reform: The new edition offers a review of haw the landmark 1996 welfare reforms have impacted welfare caseloads and poverty. The main issues of the ?002 TANF re-authorization debate are highlighted.
• Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit {EITC} Coverage: In recognition of the fact that the EITC is now the largest U.S. welfare transfer, the Ninth Edition offers a more detailed analysis of its income-provision and work incentive effects.
• Legal Developments in Affirmative Action: This edition reviews the latest legal developments on affirmative action, including an-going litigation of "race-conscious" cases from the University of Michigan and the University of California.
• Social Security Privatization: Professor Schiller emphasizes haw proposed privatization proposals would undermine the huge antipoverty effects of the Social Security system, forcing the creation of a new welfare program for the aged.
• Expanded Literature and Website References: New references and websites have been added to every chapter.
• New Data: All of the data in the text have been updated, including new information from the 2001 poverty census. The U.S. Bureau of the Census provided unpublished data to help complete Professor Schiller's poverty profiles.

Visit www.prenhall.com/schiller for student and instructor resources for the Ninth Edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 309 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 9 edition (April 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130385689
• ISBN-13: 978-0130385680
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant look at the economics of poverty, October 14, 2009

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I felt the authors bring up salient issues about the world's economic realities and offers some concrete suggestions on beginning to tackle issues of extreme poverty. I did not necessarily agree with each and every method proposed, however the book was well written and thought provoking and inspired a spirited discussion amongst peers!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Book is great; bookbinding subpar?, January 23, 2010

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Schiller is definitely a careful and thorough writer, which makes this a very comprehensive overview of poverty in the U.S. I definitely suggest it to anyone to learn more about the causes and effects of poverty and I especially suggest this for anyone going into social work, public health, education, or another social service profession. However, this book fell apart (I mean the pages literally just came apart from one another) within days of receiving it. It was a brand-new book when it arrived. Did this happen to anyone else?

4.0 out of 5 stars Classroom to bookshelf?, September 5, 2011

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I purchased this book for a class and actually read the whole thing. The book is very informative and paints a decent picture of the issue of poverty for this country. I did find that the book seemed to demonize the opinion that "Poor people don't work hard and that is why they're poor." While I personally do not feel that poverty is universally due to flawed character I do feel that the book was a little biased and didn't attempt to justify the "blame the poor" view point at all. Overall an intriguing book, but still a text book. I sold it after the class. Thank you Amazon.