Background Information
Poverty is an ongoing issue in the United States, characterized by large numbers of Americans being unable to purchase the food, shelter, and clothing that constitute a reasonable standard of living. Use the following sources to learn more about poverty and the political, legal, social, and cultural issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of SociologyIncludes articles and entries covering a variety of sociological topics including ones dealing with population.
- The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Business, Labor, and Economic HistoryProvides information about important people, movements, and concepts in American economics.
- Social Welfare: Addressing Poverty and HomelessnessDescribes the state of poverty and homelessness in the United States as well as policies intended to address these issues.