The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination

by Bradley R. Schiller

Book Overview

For the past twenty years this book has been distinguished by its relevant coverage, tight organization, multidisciplinary perspective, and timeliness. The ninth edition preserves these qualities... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131889699
• ISBN13: 9780131889699
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Book is great; bookbinding subpar?

Schiller is definitely a careful and thorough writer, which makes this a very comprehensive overview of poverty in the U.S. I definitely suggest it to anyone to learn more about the causes and effects of poverty and I especially suggest this for anyone going into social work, public health, education, or another social service profession. However, this book fell apart (I mean the pages literally just came apart from one another) within days of receiving it. It was a brand-new book when it arrived. Did this happen to anyone else?

Poignant look at the economics of poverty

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I felt the authors bring up salient issues about the world's economic realities and offers some concrete suggestions on beginning to tackle issues of extreme poverty. I did not necessarily agree with each and every method proposed, however the book was well written and thought provoking and inspired a spirited discussion amongst peers!

Thorough and a good read

A great book; very thorough and an easy and enjoyable read. Covers everything the first time student of poverty/discrimination needs to know.

Getting Knowlegde

This is a relly good book for students to understand more about poverty and discrimination in the American society. I will recommended to anyine who is intereted about issues such as welfare poverty and so on. I think you wil enjoy this book.