Social Science Forum -- Research on Urban Poverty and Social Assistance

Author: Li Yanchang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book approaches the topic from an empirical research perspective, obtaining first-hand data through household surveys on Beijing's "new impoverished population." It conducts quantitative analysis of the composition and characteristics of Beijing's low-income groups, describes the extent of poverty, and analyzes the deep-rooted causes of urban poverty. The book places special attention on the social support systems, psychological states, and special groups within impoverished families. Through in-depth interviews with impoverished families and those who have relocated to Beijing, it systematically and comprehensively understands the living conditions and current state of social assistance for low-income groups in Beijing. It thoroughly summarizes, evaluates, and reflects on the main issues existing in social assistance work. In the end, it explores how to improve and perfect the social assistance system, making it a valuable book on urban poverty research from an applied value perspective.