America's poor and the great recession / Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham, with the assistance of Gordon Abner [and two others] ; foreword by Tavis Smiley.

"Millions have entered poverty as a result of the great recession's terrible toll of long-term unemployment. Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham examine recent trends in poverty and assess the performance of America's "safety net" programs. They consider likely scenarios...

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Main Authors: Seefeldt, Kristin S., Graham, John D. (John David), 1956- (Author), Abner, Gordon (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2013]
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Summary:"Millions have entered poverty as a result of the great recession's terrible toll of long-term unemployment. Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham examine recent trends in poverty and assess the performance of America's "safety net" programs. They consider likely scenarios for future developments and conclude that the well-being of low-income Americans, particularly the working poor, the near poor, and the new poor, is at substantial risk despite economic recovery."--P. [4] of cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 158 pages) : charts.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253009777 (electronic bk.)
0253009774 (electronic bk.)
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on print version record.