The New Faces of American Poverty: A Reference Guide to the Great Recession [2 volumes]: Lindsey K. Hanson: ABC-CLIO

The New Faces of American Poverty

A Reference Guide to the Great Recession [2 volumes]

The New Faces of American Poverty

A Reference Guide to the Great Recession [2 volumes]

Description

A timely examination of the effects of the Great Recession on Americans and the resulting federal reforms to healthcare, employment, and housing policies as a means to alleviate poverty.

The Great Recession (2007 to 2009) brought the United States—routinely touted as the richest country in the world—to historical levels of poverty. Rising unemployment, government budget crises, and the collapse of the housing market had devastating effects on the poor and middle class. This is one of the first books to focus on the impact of the Great Recession on poverty in America, examining governmental and cultural responses to the economic downturn; the demographics of poverty by gender, age, occupation, education, geographical area, and ethnic identity; and federal and state efforts toward reform and relief. Essays from more than 20 contributing writers explore the history of poverty in America and provide a vision of what lies ahead for the American economy.

Preface
Introduction: Why Care about Poverty?
VOLUME 1
Section 1: The Great Recession: What Happened?
Introduction to Section 1
Global Downturn
Great Recession
Great Recession vs. Great Depression
Housing Crisis
Policy, Fiscal (The Federal Government)
Policy, Monetary (The Federal Reserve)
Section 2: Why Is There Poverty, and How Is Poverty Measured?
Introduction to Section 2
Causes and Types of Poverty
Economic Insecurity
Measurement of Poverty
U.S. Poverty Rate in the Great Recession
Section 3: How Did the Great Recession Affect Poverty Rates for Demographic Groups?
Introduction to Section 3
African Americans
Age, 17 or Under (Children)
Age, 18–34 (Young Adults)
Age, 35–64 (Adults)
Age, 65 Plus (Senior Citizens)
Asian Americans
Disability Status
Economic Status, Prior
Educational Attainment
Hispanic/Latino Americans
Immigrants
Native Americans
Region of the Country
Retirees and Potential Retirees
Rural Families and Individuals
Sex, Female
Sex, Male
Suburban Families and Individuals
United States vs. International Impact
Urban Families and Individuals
Veterans
White Americans
Section 4: How Did the Great Recession Affect Low-Income Individuals and Families?
Introduction to Section 4
Access to Credit
Food Insecurity and Assistance
Health Care Assistance
Higher Education
Hiring Practices
Homelessness
Housing Assistance Programs and Low-Income Renters
VOLUME 2
Impact on Legal System
Secondary Effects
Social Security
Underemployment
Unemployment
Wages and Income
Welfare/Cash Assistance Programs
Section 5: How Did Governments Respond to the Great Recession?
Introduction to Section 5
Government Response, Local
Government Response, State
Government Response, Tribal
International Government and Nongovernmental Organization Responses
Political Parties and Major Legislative Responses
Section 6: How Long Will the Effects of the Great Recession Last?
Introduction to Section 6
Double Dip Recession Risk
A "Normal Economy"—When?
Structural Economic Changes
Section 7: How Did U.S. Society Respond to Poverty during the Great Recession?
Introduction to Section 7
Nonprofit Organizations
Political Ideologies
Religious Groups
Societal View of Poverty
Conclusion: What Can Be Done about Poverty in the United States?
Primary Documents
Part A. Understanding the Great Recession
Part B. The Great Recession and Poverty
Recommended Resources
About the Editors and Contributors
Index

Product details

Published	15 Jan 2014
Format	Ebook (PDF)
Edition	1st
Extent	992
ISBN	9781610691826
Imprint	ABC-CLIO
Illustrations	34 bw illus
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Editors Hanson and Essenburg offer a timely reference guide to the development and consequences of the great recession with respect to poverty in the United States. . . . The editors have assembled a highly qualified group of 23 contributors who make this volume an excellent starting point for research on poverty during and after the great recession. . . . Recommended.

Choice
In this work, editors Hanson and Essenburg wade into the muddied waters with a fascinating, eye-opening resource marked by sound research and lucid analysis. . . . The editors have avoided the slippery slope into politically charged argumentation and provide high school and undergraduates with a balanced, well-conceived survey of America's most imperative social issue.

Booklist, Starred Review
The chapters are well written, using many reliable sources to discuss the topics. . . . [C]aptures the reason for the great recession and has some suggestions for going forward. . . . [A] good place to start studying the topic.

ARBA
The New Faces of American Poverty is a very clearly written, data-rich encyclopedia . . . This is an expansive yet succinct telling of a very complex story. . . . This is an important addition to any reference collection.

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