Child Poverty and Deprivation in the Industrialized Countries, 1945-1995

Giovanni Andrea Cornia, Sheldon Danziger

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Child Poverty and Deprivation in the Industrialized Countries, 1945-1995

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Giovanni Andrea Cornia, Sheldon Danziger

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how kids' lives changed after World War II? Imagine a world where some children grew up with more toys, schools, and hope, while others faced new challenges as countries and families changed. What happens when good times slow down and families struggle to keep up?

Themes

Social ScienceDemographyPoverty & HomelessnessChildren's StudiesFamily

Quick Assessment

This book explores how economic shifts, family changes, and public policies affected children's lives in industrialized countries from 1945 to 1995. It is suitable for middle-grade readers interested in social studies, highlighting both progress and setbacks in child well-being during this period. Parents should note that it covers complex social issues like poverty and public policy, presented in an accessible way for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Poverty & Homelessness Economic Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

444 pages
ISBN
0198290756
Pages
444
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
October 31, 1997
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Social ScienceDemographyPoverty & HomelessnessChildren's StudiesPoor ChildrenPovertyChild HealthPortugalSocial PolicyEnfants PauvresUnited KingdomPublic ExpendituresIndustriegesellschaftArmoedeArmutSwedenEconomies In TransitionCentral EuropeChild WelfareKindItalyKinderenEastern EuropeSocio-Economic IndicatorsDeprivationSocially Disadvantaged ChildrenUnited StatesRussian FederationDeveloped CountriesFamily WelfareGeïndustrialiseerde WereldHistoireCase StudiesJapanPauvreté