A Chinese Beggars' Den: Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community

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University of Pittsburgh Press, 1988 - 245 Seiten
In this fascinating study of a community of Chinese beggars, David Schak offers evidence that challenges widely held theories on poverty. It is a path-breaking, systematic anthropological study that challenges long-held beliefs about poverty, and is one of the few works on beggars available.

Over a period of seven years, Schak's fieldwork uncovers a structure of leadership, organizational methods, and alms-getting tactics. Moreover, certain members became upwardly mobile and able to leave this lifestyle. The severe stigma of gambling, adultery, and failure to marry proved the stimulus for a younger generation to leave begging behind.

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CHAPTER ONE Introduction
3
Lionghiat
10
CHAPTER TWO Institutional Aspects
17
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Autoren-Profil (1988)

David C. Schak is adjunct associate professor at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.

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