This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discriminations, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them. The book provides an organized, ready access to the issues of poverty and discrimination, and offers up-to-date discussions of major policy initiatives, including welfare reform, child support, healthcare and training initiatives. A bibliography of recent research that helps students identify sources for further study is included.
Gebelein et al. (Mon,) studied this question.