Poverty and Vulnerability in Dhaka Slums: The Urban Livelihoods Study - Rilegato

Pryer, Jane A.

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ISBN 10: 0754618641 ISBN 13: 9780754618645

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2003

Riassunto

Bangladesh has low levels of urbanization but a high urban population in absolute terms, being one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Rapid urbanization in developing countries brings numerous problems and challenges; urban poverty is one important issue. This important volume presents the findings of a complex and revealing multidisciplinary cohort study conducted in the slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Detailed information was assembled on material, social and economic conditions, livelihoods, health and nutritional status. Together with associated qualitative work, the data forms the basis for understanding groups who are vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks and stresses, and for differentiating strategies which might be adaptive in situations of hardship and scarcity. The author examines many aspects of poverty and vulnerability including livelihoods, work disabling illness and coping strategies, the female workforce, women’s negotiation and well being, marital instability, child labour, and investments in health and nutrition, and utilizes the assembled material to debate on policy options.

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L'autore:

Dr Jane Pryer, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University College London. Royal Free and University College Medical School, Royal Free Campus, London

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Book by Pryer Jane A

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• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0754618641
• ISBN 13: 9780754618645
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224