Historical Perspectives on Poverty in the U.S.
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Historical Perspectives on Poverty in the U.S.
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Historical Perspectives on Poverty in the U.S. Poverty as Relative vs. Absolute Condition. “the best poor man’s country” – William Moraley. 2) American exceptionalism. ROBERT KENNEDY. 3) Rediscovery of Poverty. JACOB RIIS. 4) Individualized Perspective on Poverty. A. LINCOLN. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Historical Perspectives on Poverty in the U.S.
1)Poverty as Relative vs. Absolute Condition
“the best poor man’s country” – William Moraley
2) American exceptionalism
ROBERT KENNEDY
3) Rediscovery of Poverty
JACOB RIIS
4) Individualized Perspective on Poverty
A. LINCOLNHORATIO ALGER, JR.
5) Assessing “Worthiness”
6) “Unwelcome Americans andLocalized Approaches to the Needy
7) The Color Line
8) Widening Circle of Public Responsibility
INSIDE A POORHOUSE
COXEY’S ARMY IN DENVER
HULL-HOUSE IN CHICAGO
RESURRECTION CITY 1968
