Reducing Inter-Generational Ethnic Poverty - Economics, Psychology and Culture

This book looks at human capital development and provides explanation for why cognitive development varies among ethnic groups. The book provides a strong thesis to counter explanations based on racial and genetic superiority.

Table des matières

1.Introduction 2. Assimilation, Cultural Superiority and Poverty 3. What is the link between Culture and Economic Systems? 4. What is the link between Culture, Parenting and Children’s ability? 5. Culture, Socio-economic Status and Educational Outcomes 6. Neuroscience and Ethnotheories 7. Human Capital, Cognitive Skills and Cultural Change 8. Blurred Lines: Socio-economic Status and Ethnicity 9. What are the Implications for Policy? 10. Two Case Studies 11. Poverty vs Welfare 12. Do We Really Want to Solve This?

A propos de l'auteur

Greg Clydesdale lectures at Lincoln University, New Zealand. His expertise centres on economic growth and welfare on which he has authored four books. He has conducted staff training and consultancy programmes for public and private organizations including the Ngai Tahu Development Corporation (a Maori tribe).

Résumé

This book looks at human capital development and provides explanation for why cognitive development varies among ethnic groups. The book provides a strong thesis to counter explanations based on racial and genetic superiority.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Greg Clydesdale, Clydesdale Greg
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 30.06.2022
• EAN: 9780367616304
• ISBN: 978-0-367-61630-4
• Pages: 122
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Pédagogie > Pédagogie sociale, travail social; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sociologie > Théories sociologiques; Ethnic Studies, Business & Economics / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Poverty & Homelessness, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Poverty & unemployment, Poverty and precarity