Poverty and Austerity:An Introduction

Caroline Moraes, Morven G. McEachern, Deirdre O’loughlin

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Abstract

This chapter offers an introductory overview of relevant literature at the intersection of poverty and austerity, seeking to frame this edited collection and its unique interdisciplinary contributions. The chapter traces the evolution of and interconnections between poverty and austerity politics, reflecting critically on their increasingly pervasive and enduring impacts on individuals, markets and society. To guide the reader, this introduction provides an overview of how the book is organised and each of its chapters, explaining to students and researchers the theories, methods, policy applications and empirical contexts addressed in the book.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearching Poverty and Austerity
Subtitle of host publicationTheoretical Approaches, Methodologies and Policy Applications
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages1-16
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781003803829
ISBN (Print)9781032127774
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

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