Poverty in Italy Features and Drivers in a European Perspective.
Three leading sociologists examine Italy's regime of poverty and the frequently misunderstood context of familialism in this in-depth study. With analysis of poverty's roots and development and modern trends including the migrant 'new poor', it adds European perspectives for a be...
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| Other Authors / Creators: | Benassi, David. |
| Format: | eBook Electronic |
| Language: | English |
| Imprint: | Bristol : Policy Press, 2020. |
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| Online Access: | Click here for full text at JSTOR |
| Summary: | Three leading sociologists examine Italy's regime of poverty and the frequently misunderstood context of familialism in this in-depth study. With analysis of poverty's roots and development and modern trends including the migrant 'new poor', it adds European perspectives for a better understanding of a persistent crisis. Three experienced Italian sociologists explore the structural and cultural dimensions of poverty in their country. Comparing Italy's regime with other European countries, they consider the interplay of conditions in the labour market, the family and welfare arrangements as causes of poverty. This in-depth analysis explores how forced familialism, unbalanced gender arrangements, territorial cleavages and sluggish growth have rendered Italy vulnerable to financial crisis. As old risks of poverty have worsened, new risks have emerged and children, the working poor and migrants have become the 'new poor'. Combining theoretical and empirical tools, this is a topical fresh take on the understanding of poverty in Italy that is even more crucial considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (208 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 144735222X 1447352238 1447352254 9781447352228 9781447352235 9781447352259 |