Poverty, austerity and social exclusion

Janine Bolger; Alice Butler-Warke

Poverty, austerity and social exclusion

Janine Bolger
, Alice Butler-Warke

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This chapter explores definitions and measurements of poverty, the impact of austerity and the effects of social exclusion and will then examine a range of policies and strategies adopted by the government in an attempt to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Discussion focuses on the effects of so-called ‘austerity measures’ and consider to what extent policy responses have been successful in ameliorating the effects of such phenomena.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the Caring Professions
Subtitle of host publication	Scottish Perspectives
Editors	Steve Hothersall, Janine Bolger
Publisher	Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Number of pages	19
Edition	2
Publication status	Published - 2020

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