Description
- Print length: 176 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: OUP Oxford
- Publication date: 26 July 2018
- Dimensions: 17.27 x 1.27 x 10.92 cm
- ISBN-10: 0198716478
- ISBN-13: 978-0198716471
Original price was: ₹299.00.₹284.05Current price is: ₹284.05.
Explore the complex reality of global poverty with Philip N. Jefferson’s “Poverty: A Very Short Introduction.” This essential guide delves into the social, political, and economic factors that trap millions worldwide in deprivation, examining its historical roots and contemporary challenges. Discover how circumstances of birth, access to resources, and societal structures contribute to vulnerability. Jefferson offers insights into past and present efforts to eradicate poverty, providing a concise yet comprehensive overview of this enduring issue. Part of the acclaimed “Very Short Introductions” series from Oxford University Press, this book is your quick, accessible entry into understanding one of the world’s most pressing problems and the ongoing quest for solutions. Ideal for students, policymakers, and anyone seeking clarity on poverty alleviation strategies for poverty alleviation.
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