Poverty Law Policy and Practice - 2nd Edition - Juliet M. Brodie

Poverty Law Policy and Practice 2nd Edition Juliet M. Brodie ISBN 9781543804256

Poverty Law, Policy, and Practice offers a comprehensive and accessible examination of the legal, political, and structural dimensions of poverty in the United States. Organized around a rich blend of history, doctrine, and policy, the casebook explores landmark cases, federal antipoverty programs—including welfare, housing, healthcare, and legal services—and the key theoretical and practical questions they raise.

The book incorporates a wide range of perspectives and texts, including academic debates on the causes of poverty, personal narratives, and excerpts that reflect the lived experiences of poor individuals. It invites students to grapple with the central question of whether poverty stems from individual choices, systemic barriers, or some combination of the two. By the end, readers will have a nuanced understanding of both the legal frameworks and policy trade-offs that shape U.S. antipoverty efforts.

New to the Second Edition:

• Updated analysis of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• Expanded treatment of the criminalization and decriminalization of poverty
• New content in every chapter, including recent cases, updated data, and timely sources

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Three introductory chapters on poverty data, social welfare policy, and constitutional doctrine, followed by topical chapters that can be easily adapted for courses of varying length and focus—including 2-credit formats
• Coverage of emerging areas such as the intersection of poverty with criminal law, markets, and human rights
• A seasoned author team with over a century of combined teaching and practice experience in poverty law
• Integrated discussion of race, gender, and the historical roots of poverty in America
• Carefully curated content that emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and the effective use of class time
• Each chapter balances theoretical insight, program-specific details, advocacy strategies, and voices of those directly impacted by poverty

This casebook equips students with the tools to critically examine and engage with the legal and policy challenges of poverty in the United States today.

Poverty Law Policy and Practice 2nd Edition Juliet M. Brodie ISBN 9781543804256 & 978-1543804256