A People's History of Poverty in America (New Press People's History)
A sweeping historical account of poverty in America, tracing how poor citizens have experienced, resisted, and been shaped by economic hardship from colonial times to today.
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A People's History of Poverty in America explores the lived experience of poverty from the colonial era to the present.
The book draws on a wide range of sources to show how poor Americans have understood and responded to their circumstances.
It examines shifting public attitudes and policies toward poverty over time.
Stephen Pimpare highlights the voices and agency of those most affected by economic hardship.
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