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1. The Promise of Welfare Reform

   Political Rhetoric and the Reality of Poverty in the Twenty-First Century

   By Elizabeth Segal

   Find out how—and why—legislation has made economic rights more important than human rightsSince 1996, politicians and public officials in the United States have celebrated the “success” of welfare reform legislation despite little, if any, evidence to support their claims....

   Published May 2nd 2006 by Routledge
2. Poverty and Inequality in the Latin American-U.S. Borderlands

   Implications of U.S. Interventions

   By Keith Kilty, Elizabeth Segal

   Gain new, unique insights for poverty reduction throughout Latin AmericaPoverty and Inequality in the Latin American-U.S. Borderlands: Implications of U.S. Interventions shows the implications of direct and indirect involvement by the United States in the “borderlands” of Latin America,...

   Published March 3rd 2005 by Routledge
3. Rediscovering the Other America

   The Continuing Crisis of Poverty and Inequality in the United States

   By Keith Kilty, Elizabeth Segal

   Learn why it is imperative to bring a progressive focus back to social welfare policy! This vital book explores recent research on poverty and inequality, identifies strategies for ensuring adequate services, and challenges many of the inaccurate beliefs that were used to justify welfare reform...

   Published July 27th 2003 by Routledge
4. Latino Poverty in the New Century

   Inequalities, Challenges, and Barriers

   By Maria Vidal De Haymes, Keith Kilty, Elizabeth Segal

   Understand the social factors that challenge this fast-growing community!The Latino community will soon be the largest minority population in the United States. Although Hispanics have been part of the American scene since before independence, their issues have only recently drawn the attention of...

   Published July 20th 2000 by Routledge
5. Pressing Issues of Inequality and American Indian Communities

   By Keith Kilty, Elizabeth Segal

   A much-needed, indispensable volume for anyone involved in the social services or human services field, Pressing Issues of Inequality and American Indian Communities supplies you with vital information that will assist you in offering culturally sensitive services to your clients. You will gain a...

   Published October 14th 1998 by Routledge