Overview
Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, Wilson offers essential information and a number of solutions to policymakers. The Truly Disadvantaged is a wide-ranging examination, looking at the relationship between race, employment, and education from the 1950s onwards, with surprising and provocative findings. This second edition also includes a new afterword from Wilson himself that brings the book up to date and offers fresh insight into its findings. “The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policymakers grapple with the problems of an enlarged underclass they—as well as community leaders and all concerned Americans of all races—would be advised to examine Mr. Wilson's incisive analysis.”—Robert Greenstein, New York Times Book Review
Full Product Details
Author: William Julius Wilson
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 1.50cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 2.30cm
Weight: 0.539kg
ISBN: 9780226901268
ISBN 10: 0226901262
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 10 July 2012
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Required reading for anyone, presidential candidate or private citizen, who really wants to address the growing plight of the black urban underclass. (David J. Garrow, Washington Post Book World) The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policymakers grapple with the problems of an enlarged underclass they - as well as community leaders and all concerned Americans of all races - would be advised to examine Mr. Wilson's incisive analysis. (Robert Greenstein, New York Times Book Review)
""Required reading for anyone, presidential candidate or private citizen, who really wants to address the growing plight of the black urban underclass."" (David J. Garrow, Washington Post Book World) ""The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policymakers grapple with the problems of an enlarged underclass they - as well as community leaders and all concerned Americans of all races - would be advised to examine Mr. Wilson's incisive analysis."" (Robert Greenstein, New York Times Book Review)""
Author Information
William Julius Wilson is the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University.
