Book Reviews

Abstract

Abigail Wozniak of University of Notre Dame reviews “Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty,” by Scott W. Allard. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Examines the geography of poverty in the United States and considers the consequences for the safety net of changes in that geography. Discusses (re)considering poverty and place in the United States; the changing geography of poverty in the United States; the local safety-net response; understanding metropolitan social-service safety nets; and rethinking poverty and policy.”