Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage - Softcover

Lisbeth Schorr; Daniel Schorr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0385242441 ISBN 13: 9780385242448

Publisher: Anchor, 1989

Synopsis

In this solidly researched book, the authors  demonstrate that the knowledge and techniques exist  to decrease the incidence of welfare dependency,  poor single-parent families and alienated,  uneducated youth. In addition to providing a detailed  account of the problem, they describe twenty-four  programs that have proved successful in changing  the lives of seriously disadvantaged children.

About this title

From Library Journal:

This book, emphasizing the necessity for intensive, knowledgeably planned and staffed social services for young children, families, and adolescents identified as being at risk, picks up where Marian Wright Edelman's excellent Families in Peril ( LJ 3/1/87) left off. Schorr describes programs that have worked to weaken the cycle of disadvantagesome short-term, limited demonstration models; others (community health centers, Headstart) of longer duration and broader scale. She persuasively argues for America's self-interest in intervening to change the odds for these disadvantaged individuals and urges public support for leaders who will actively promote constructive action. Well-researched, well-documented, well-written, this is highly recommended. Suzanne W. Wood, SUNY Coll. of Technology, Alfred
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Anchor
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0385242441
• ISBN 13: 9780385242448
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432