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Rural poverty today
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- Book Synopsis
- Poverty is perceived as an urban problem, yet many in rural Britain also experience hardship. This book explores how and why people in rural areas experience and negotiate poverty and social exclusion. It examines the role of societal processes, individual circumstances, sources of support (markets; state; voluntary organisations; family and friends) and the role of place. It concludes that the UK's welfare system is poorly adapted to rural areas, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and cutbacks exacerbating pressures. Voluntary organisations increasingly fill gaps in support left by the state. Invaluable to those in policy and practice, the book recommends a combination of person-based and place-based approaches to tackle rural poverty.
- About The Author
- Mark Shucksmith OBE is Professor of Planning at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at Newcastle University.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781447367123
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Policy Press, (22 February 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 274
- Weight
- 566 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 22 mm
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