The handbook of inequality and socioeconomic position by Mary... - 9781861347664

The handbook of inequality and socioeconomic positionConcepts and measures\nAuthor(s): Mary Shaw, Bruna Galobardes, Debbie A. Lawlor, John Lynch, Ben Wheeler, George Davey Smith\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Policy Press\nISBN-13: 9781861347664, 978-1861347664\nSynopsis\nThis Handbook is the definitive resource for anyone wishing to quickly look up and understand key concepts and measurements relating to socioeconomic position and inequalities. \n\nA range of key concepts is defined and measures of socioeconomic position and inequality described. Alphabetical listings, cross-referencing, graphs and worked examples, references to web and other sources of further information, all contribute to making the Handbook both engaging and accessible for a wide audience.\n\nFor students, academics and others involved in social science research it answers questions such as:\n\n'What's the official government measure of poverty?' \n\n'What facto.