Armut ist nicht nur ein statistisches, sondern ein umfassendes gesellschaftliches Phänomen. In diesem Handbuch werden … die wichtigen Dimensionen von Armut in der modernen Gesellschaft abgeschritten …

"Currently, works on poverty constitute only a small part of contemporary economic research; however, the field of … poverty and deprivation is undoubtedly one rising in popularity and relevance. Encompassing chapters that address both … unidimensional and multidimensional poverty, this timely Research Handbook explores all aspects of poverty and deprivation …

This handbook examines poverty measurement, anti-poverty policy and programs, and poverty theory from the perspective … of economics. It is written in a highly accessible style that encourages critical thinking about poverty. What's known … about the sources of poverty and its alleviation are summarized and conventional thinking about poverty is challenged. …