The War on Poverty

Kyle Farmbry and his colleagues have written an important book which covers the pillars of what is known today as social policy. Fields such as education, health policy, children, families, and poverty are presented clearly and the reader will come away with a solid and comprehensive understanding of social policy as a field and its impact on our country in the past, present, and possibly the future. I strongly recommend this volume as one of the best of its kind. -- Walter D. Broadnax, Syracuse University
Kyle Fambry et al paint a realistic picture of poverty and inequality with a broad but skillful, evenhanded brush for all to see and experience. The story told in the compelling language of academic research, and augmented with the practical experience of passionate practitioners who work in this world on a daily basis, causes one to wonder how we went so wrong. The book thematically expresses the lessons and discourse emerging from years of fighting for equality for low-income female households, rural development in the south, the criminal justice system, the war on drugs, health care, education, and the housing crisis creating suburban poverty. The authors challenge us to look at workforce and poverty as a collective issue and think of new ways to engage our communities in the war on poverty, inequality and workforce development. -- Audrey L. Mathews, California State University, San Bernardino