Lichtenberg, Judith.

Distant strangers : ethics, psychology, and global poverty / Judith Lichtenberg. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2014 - xii, 276 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pahes 253-271) and index.

The author argues for a practical and moral approach to reducing poverty, exploring concepts such as altruism, responding to criticisms of the effectiveness of aid, and asking whether and how the world's richer populations should assist.

9780521763318 9780521124621

2013-017184


Wealth--Moral and ethical aspects.
Poverty--Moral and ethical aspects.
Social ethics.
Rich people.
Poor.

HC79.W4 / L53 2014

174.93625 / LIC