The advent of the enterprise culture over the last two decades, has drastically reshaped the welfare state of the 1950-60s. The authors address one of the most contentious issues to arise from these changes - how those with low-earning power should live in this post-industrial economy? Trapped in Poverty provides a detailed study of how men and women, with children, and in low-income households, decide about employment and claiming benefits. It shows how they account for their moves in and out of the labour market, relating such changes to various economic and social factors. It also...