Poverty (Hardback)

This edited volume, Poverty – Associated Risks and Alleviation, presents a structured examination of the multifaceted challenge of global poverty. Moving from the international to the local level, it provides a comprehensive examination based on the continuum from theory to practice. The chapters combine the theoretical underpinnings of inequality, the features of national social policies, and the complexities of program-level interventions. Through its methodologically diverse approach, the volume contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The chapters in this volume provide both research insights and practical recommendations, spanning disciplines such as economics, management, sociology, social policy, and social work. This book is helpful for academics and professionals focused on poverty theories, development aid, public services, and policymaking related to poverty alleviation. Additionally, it serves as a supportive tool for students, practitioners, and individuals working in government, business, and non-governmental organizations.