The American way of poverty -- The causes and factors of poverty -- America's war on poverty -- Urban poverty -- Poverty in rural America -- Homelessness -- Health, health care, and poverty -- Education and poverty -- Fighting poverty today.
Summary
"Examines the causes and factors that contribute to poverty. It discusses the experiences of being poor in urban and rural environments, and sheds light on homelessness and the role of education and health care in poverty."-- provided by publisher.