The Truly Disadvantaged: The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy

Wilson, William Julius

ISBN 10: 0226901300 / ISBN 13: 9780226901305

Edité par Univ of Chicago Pr, 1987

N° de réf. du vendeur 0226901300-4-21141703

Synopsis :

Wilson candidly discusses the social pathologies of the ghetto and provides a comprehensive explanation of the rise of this "ghetto underclass; " he then recommends a public policy agenda to improve the life chances of this group. 7 line drawings.

Présentation de l'éditeur: "The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policy makers 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"'Must reading' for civil-rights leaders, leaders of advocacy organizations for the poor, and for elected officials in our major urban centers". -Bernard C. Watson, Journal of Negro Education "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 WorldSelected by the editors of the New York Times Book Review as one of the sixteen best books of 1987.Winner of the 1988 C. Wright Mills Award of the Society for the Study of Social Problems.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Truly Disadvantaged: The Inner City, the...
Éditeur : Univ of Chicago Pr
Date d'édition : 1987
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fair