Poverty Propaganda: Exploring the Myths - 9781447323976

Does 'real' poverty still exist in Britain? How do people differentiate between the supposed 'deserving' and 'undeserving' poor? Is there a culture of worklessness passed down from generation to generation? Bringing together historical and contemporary material, Poverty Propaganda: Exploring the myths sheds new light on how poverty is understood in contemporary Britain. The book debunks many popular myths and misconceptions about poverty and its prevalence, causes and consequences. In particular, it highlights the role of 'poverty propaganda' in sustaining class divides in perpetuating poverty and disadvantage in contemporary Britain.

Author: Tracy Shildrick

Publisher: Policy Press

Publication Date: May 11, 2018

Number of Pages: 192 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1447323971

ISBN-13: 9781447323976