Poverty (20th Century Issues) [Library Binding]

Teresa Garlake (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: 20th Century Issues

This book looks at poverty over the last 100 years, and the causes of the global rich-poor divide. One of a series, it examines how the class-based societies of the early twentieth century have gradually given way to a more meritocratic world, but one in which the divisions between rich and poor have grown even wider. It surveys the history of poverty from the Great Depression of the 30s to the famines of the 80s and 90s , and discusses how people and governments have responded to the challenges of poverty. The series, of which this book is a part, looks at some of the major social concerns of the past hundred years, and at how attitudes have changed between 1900 and today. Each subject is examined within a global context and is illustrated with contemporary quotes from personalities and witnesses. The books highlight historic events that marked or caused important shifts in the attitudes of society as a whole.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 6-9-Two introductory volumes about controversial issues. Each book presents a chronological examination of global attitudes, events, and legislation relating to the topic. Poverty examines divided societies, the Great Depression, famines, and government responses to the problem. Censorship investigates the Victorian legacy; the role of the media; government regimes; and censorship based on sex, national security, and religion. Recent developments such as motion-picture ratings and the growth of the Internet are also included. Both books discuss major worldwide events that have influenced their subjects. They contain numerous color and black-and-white photographs and sidebars labeled either "Key Moment" or "Opinion," which feature historical quotes. The "Overview" series (Lucent) and "Opposing Viewpoints" series (Greenhaven) examine these topics as well, but tend to focus on the United States. These two titles would be valuable additions to libraries needing contrasting opinions on controversial issues with a wider point of view.-Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PA

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Raintree (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817258949
• ISBN-13: 978-0817258948
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,755,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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