Statistical Handbook on Poverty in the Developing World
| AUTHOR | Unknown; Kaul, Chandrika; Kaul, Chandrika et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Greenwood (09/07/1999) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Although poverty is one of the most serious issues facing the world's population, finding statistical information on this subject has, in the past, required a significant amount of time and effort. Now, this volume provides researchers with a single, comprehensive resource that includes detailed information regarding the worldwide and regional impact of poverty in the developing world and on individual countries from authoritative sources including the World Bank and the UN Human Development Report. The Handbook includes statistics on economic indicators, demographic patterns, income distribution, and other factors that impact poverty in the world today. Two special sections focus on women and children and on poverty in selected cities worldwide.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781573562492
ISBN-10:
1573562491
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
480
Carton Quantity:
8
Product Dimensions:
8.79 x 1.15 x 11.28 inches
Weight:
2.98 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Economics - Macroeconomics
Business & Economics | Reference
Business & Economics | Poverty & Homelessness
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
339.460
Library of Congress Control Number:
99029114
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Although poverty is one of the most serious issues facing the world's population, finding statistical information on this subject has, in the past, required a significant amount of time and effort. Now, this volume provides researchers with a single, comprehensive resource that includes detailed information regarding the worldwide and regional impact of poverty in the developing world and on individual countries from authoritative sources including the World Bank and the UN Human Development Report. The Handbook includes statistics on economic indicators, demographic patterns, income distribution, and other factors that impact poverty in the world today. Two special sections focus on women and children and on poverty in selected cities worldwide.
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Editor:
Kaul, Chandrika
CHANDRIKA KAUL holds a Ph.D in economic geography from Jiwaji University, India. /e She has been in reference publishing for the last 19 years as geography, statistics, and map editor for companies such as Encyclopaedia Britannica, Childrens Press, Facts on File, Grolier Publishing, and Lerner Publications Company. Dr. Kaul has also worked with several economic development organizations, specializing in international trade development.
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