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The Poverty of Nations - by Paul Spicker (Paperback)

The Poverty of Nations - by  Paul Spicker (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This book examines poverty in the context of the economy, society and the political community, considering how states can respond to issues of inequality, exclusion and powerlessness. Drawing on examples in both rich and poor countries, this is an accessible contribution to the debate about the nature of poverty and responses to it.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This book examines poverty in the context of the economy, society and the political community, considering how states can respond to issues of inequality, exclusion and powerlessness. Drawing on examples in both rich and poor countries, this is an accessible contribution to the debate about the nature of poverty and responses to it.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Spicker's open and pragmatic view of the balanced benefits of development will appeal to many. The Poverty of Nations: A Relational Perspective is a useful entrée into thinking about poverty more broadly. ... it resonated with many of my own experiences of work in both international development and social security contexts. This was perhaps its key strength, its attempt to connect understanding of poverty across a divide of very different circumstances and nations, whilst also honouring the particular experiences of each. International Journal of Social Welfare<br>

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