Global Child Poverty and Well-Being
Alberto Minujin
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Description for Global Child Poverty and Well-Being
Paperback. This book brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions by leading researchers on international child poverty. Editor(s): Minujin, Alberto; Nandy, Shailen. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 32. Weight in Grams: 848.
Child poverty is a central and present part of global life, with hundreds of millions of children around the world enduring tremendous suffering and deprivation of their most basic needs. Despite its long history, research on poverty and development has only relatively recently examined the issue of child poverty as a distinct topic of concern. This book brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions by leading researchers on international child poverty. With a preface from Sir Richard Jolly, Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, it examines how child poverty and well-being are now conceptualized, defined and measured, ... Read more
Child poverty is a central and present part of global life, with hundreds of millions of children around the world enduring tremendous suffering and deprivation of their most basic needs. Despite its long history, research on poverty and development has only relatively recently examined the issue of child poverty as a distinct topic of concern. This book brings together theoretical, methodological and policy-relevant contributions by leading researchers on international child poverty. With a preface from Sir Richard Jolly, Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, it examines how child poverty and well-being are now conceptualized, defined and measured, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series
Condition
New
Weight
849g
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847424815
SKU
V9781847424815
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About Alberto Minujin
Alberto Minujin works at the Global Policy Section in the Division of Policy and Planning of UNICEF Head Quarters (New York), working on social policy, poverty and human rights issues. Shailen Nandy is a member of the Townsend Centre for International Poverty Research at the University of Bristol.
Reviews for Global Child Poverty and Well-Being
"This is an engaging, comprehensive, thoughtful, and thorough collection of evidence, ideas and expertise. It is indispensable in its pooled knowledge and picture of the possibilities for a world able to better tackle the suffering caused needlessly by the persistence of child poverty." Poverty and Public Policy "This substantial volume - 23 chapters - brings together most of the key ... Read more