Revised and expanded for the 1990s, this new edition of "Working but Poor" examines the experiences and hardships of today's poor workers and analyzes how government policies can best relieve deprivation and encourage work. In profiles of poor workers, the authors examine the severity of income problems and analyze the nature of low-wage job markets. They also assess the impact of unemployment, technological developments, immigration, and international trade on this complex and persistent problem.
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Revised and expanded for the 1990s, this new edition of "Working but Poor" examines the experiences and hardships of today's poor workers and analyzes how government policies can best relieve deprivation and encourage work. In profiles of poor workers, the authors examine the severity of income problems and analyze the nature of low-wage job markets. They also assess the impact of unemployment, technological developments, immigration, and international trade on this complex and persistent problem.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. (Anthropology, Sociology, Poverty, American Poverty) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 168 p. Audience: General/trade. SOFT COVER BOOK (OF99BLA032719) ISBN#9780801845758 THIS BOOK CONTAINS NO: Writing, Highlight, Under-lining, and notes. Back, front and edges cover (good) Stem s binding (Good), wrinkled pages (Yes), Water damaged (NONE). CD s including (NO). Signed (NO)