First published in 1993. The scientific and political debate about poverty has been changing fast -with dramatic implications for intellectual interpretation and action by governments- and the intention in publishing this volume is to contribute to that debate. Scientists concerned to analyse poverty have been thrust by events into greater international service. But there are sinister forces at work which are seeking to divert them into petty issues, to blame the victims of poverty, or to cut them off from the resources or opportunities to investigate and report freely. This book is born of that frustration - and represents the changing debate during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

About the Author
Peter Townsend, in association with the Michael Harrington Center for Democratic Values and Social Change.


Book Information
ISBN 9780745013756
Author Peter Townsend
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Prentice-Hall
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g