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GOVERNMENT AGAINST POVERTY : Brookings Studies in Social Economics Series
by Kershaw, Joseph Alexander; (With Assistance of Paul N. Courant)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0815749023
- ISBN 13
- 9780815749028
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About This Item
Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institute, 1970. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Text/Near New. Gilt embossed brick-red linen boards/Fine. DJ/Good; intact w/edge wear & showing light soiling/discoloration. Laid-in: Stapled 9-page synopsis of volume (Brookings Research Report 107) highlighting of the book proper. PO stamp to fEP. The U.S. Congress declared "war against poverty" with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act, 1964. This study traces the history and goals of domestic anti-poverty programs to assist low-income groups (such as aid to education, public housing, etc.), and finds insufficient funding/resources have severely curtailed initial advances. 8 chapters: I, Introduction; II, Who Are the Poor?; III, The New Legislation; IV, The Community Action Program; V, Manpower & Employment Policy; VI, Income Maintenance; VII, Evaluation, Planning, & Management; and, VIII, Assessment. Strong copy.
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- Title
- GOVERNMENT AGAINST POVERTY : Brookings Studies in Social Economics Series
- Author
- Kershaw, Joseph Alexander; (With Assistance of Paul N. Courant)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Thus
- ISBN 10
- 0815749023
- ISBN 13
- 9780815749028
- Publisher
- Brookings Institute
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- Government/Political Science/ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/Social Welfare/War Against Poverty/Economic Opportunity Act
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