In this book, co-editors David Hemson, Kassin Kulindwa, Haakon Lein, and Adolfo Mascarenhas use a global spread of case studies to illustrate that water is not simply an issue of physical scarcity, but rather a complex and politically-driven issue with profound future implications, both in the developing world and outside it.

The second edition of this highly-successful glossary provides an exhaustive and authoritative guide to over 200 technical terms used in contemporary scholarly research on poverty.

‘An indispensable guide ... Spicker’s final chapter is a masterly review of the subject.’ - David Donnison, Emeritus Professor at the University of Glasgow

This examination of how basic social services, particularly education, health and water, can be financed and delivered more effectively departs from the dominant macro-economic paradigm.

Summary and audio files of launch and discussion at Overseas Development Institute (ODI), held on 2 July 2007 at ODI, London - http://www.odi.org.uk/events/human_poverty_07/index.html.

"This book is the blueprint for eradicating world poverty in the 21st century." - Bob Deacon, Director of the Globalism and Social Policy Programme, University of Sheffield

''[This book] shows that while there are major differences in how national elites understand and represent poverty, the threats that induced elites in late-nineteenth century Europe to be concerned with reducing poverty do not feature prominently in the consciousness of most developing-country elites. Nor do most of them believe that there is a viable solution to poverty through public action.' - International Social Security Review
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This compilation spotlights the state‘s role in tackling poverty and social exclusion. How much can be expected of the state? What political and cultural dimensions need to be taken into account when considering how it should help shape activity in society?
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