The Poverty Problem |
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Author:
| Morlock, Rachael |
Series title: | Spotlight on Global Issues Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-7253-2359-9 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2021 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $11.55 |
Book Description:
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Through much of human history, only a small, elite group escaped the hardships of poverty. Industrialization helped reverse that trend, and world poverty has been steadily decreasing for 200 years. However, is the total eradication of poverty possible? This book traces the history and understanding of poverty, explores the realities of those living in poverty around the world, and examines innovations designed to eliminate extreme poverty on a global level. Helpful graphics,...
More DescriptionThrough much of human history, only a small, elite group escaped the hardships of poverty. Industrialization helped reverse that trend, and world poverty has been steadily decreasing for 200 years. However, is the total eradication of poverty possible? This book traces the history and understanding of poverty, explores the realities of those living in poverty around the world, and examines innovations designed to eliminate extreme poverty on a global level. Helpful graphics, photographs, and simple language make this important issue easier to understand for young learners.