Understanding Global Poverty: Causes, Solutions, and Capabilities by Serena Cosg

Description: Understanding Global Poverty by Serena Cosgrove, Benjamin Curtis Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book introduces students to the study and analysis of poverty. Perfect as an introductory textbook for students across sociology, global development, political science, anthropology, public health and economics. Publisher Description Understanding Global Poverty introduces students to the study and analysis of poverty, helping them to understand why it is pervasive across human societies, and how it can be reduced through proven policy solutions.The book uses the capabilities and human development approach to foreground the human aspects of poverty, keeping the voices, experiences, and needs of the worlds poor central to the analysis. Starting with definitions and measurement, the book goes on to explore the causes of poverty and how poverty reduction programs and policy have responded in practice. The book also reflects on the ethics of why we should work to reduce poverty and what actions readers themselves can take. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout, featuring:• a new chapter on migration and refugees• additional international examples, including material on Mexico, Covid-19 in global perspective, and South–South development initiatives• information on careers in international development• insights into how various forms of social difference, including race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexuality relate to povertyFully interdisciplinary in approach, the book is also supplemented with case studies, discussion questions, and further reading suggestions in order to support learning. Perfect as an introductory textbook for students across sociology, global development, political science, anthropology, public health, and economics, Understanding Global Poverty will also be a valuable resource to policy makers and development practitioners. Author Biography Serena Cosgrove is an Associate Professor in International Studies at Seattle University, USA.Benjamin Curtis is a Director and Principal Consultant at Development Insights Partners, Czech Republic. Details ISBN 036748983X ISBN-13 9780367489830 Title Understanding Global Poverty Author Serena Cosgrove, Benjamin Curtis Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 352 Edition 2nd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:137508375; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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