This volume addresses the origin and effects of advantage and disadvantage from a global and UK perspective, and provides an overview of of a variety of conceptual frameworks and a spectrum of social inequalities, processes, and divisions.

Invading the tenements -- Stanny's empire on the Bowery -- In America--we only look to make money? -- To love with severity -- The business of godly charity -- Letters of intent -- I feel you have done me great injustice -- My political attitude is making some of our generous friends uneasy --...