The Escape from Poverty: Breaking the Vicious Cycles Perpetuating Disadvantage

The perpetuation of poverty across generations damages lives. Drawing on a wide variety of sources and academic disciplines, along with lived experiences, this book examines why poverty is continued across generations and what needs to be done to eradicate it. It exposes the powerful factors obstructing change; debunks the myths and excuses impeding action and suggests key priorities for action;  and it identifies successful antipoverty strategies and offers guidance to policy makers.

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