01012nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000100002200019245008900041260004100130300001600171520069600187583001900883 a02.05.03 A2355 aCornia, G.A., ed. aAdjustment with a human face : protecting the vulnerable and promoting growth vol. 1 bOxford University P.aOxfordGBc1988 axix, 319 p. aDescribes the recession and adjustment-induced deterioration in the economic circumstances of millions of third world families in the 1980's. Identifies aspects of adjustment which impinge particularly on the poor and also which aspects can serve to protect poor and vulnerable groups. Summarizes 10 case studies on country experience, both on how the position of the poor has changed in recent years and on the nature of the adjustment policies these countries followed. Outlines policy framework for adjustment with a human face including macro and micro policies with respect to growth, production, income generation and in the key areas of employment, education, health and nutrition. c3/7/00kM2LMGR