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Author:
Riley, James C.
Title:
Poverty and life expectancy : the Jamaica paradox / James C. Riley.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
xiii, 235 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Life expectancy--Jamaica--History.
Jamaica--History.--History.
Poor--Jamaica--History.
Poverty--Jamaica--History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-225) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- "A singularly blessed island" -- What needs to be explained? -- The situation around 1920 -- Rapid gains in life expectancy: 1920--1950 -- The good years: 1950--1972 -- Against growing odds: 1972--2000 -- Conclusion.
ISBN:
9780521850476
0521850479
OCLC:
(OCoLC)58999144
LCCN:
2005011524
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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