Beyond the Resources of Poverty

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Focusing on the lives of gecekondu settlers in Turkey's capital, this volume examines how households navigate poverty and the varying degrees of success in alleviating deprivation. It critiques traditional concepts like survival and coping strategies, proposing an alternative model that categorizes responses to poverty into four types: income generation, allocation, consumption, and investment. By highlighting the significance of resources beyond income, such as social, economic, and cultural capital, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of household dynamics in poverty alleviation.