The Truly Disadvantaged by William Julius Wilson
The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy
The book examines the impact of economic and social changes on the urban poor in the United States, particularly focusing on the African American community. It discusses how factors such as deindustrialization, suburbanization, and public policy have led to the isolation of the inner-city poor, exacerbating issues like unemployment, crime, and family instability. The author argues that both structural and cultural factors contribute to the challenges faced by the truly disadvantaged and calls for a combination of social and economic policies to address these deep-seated issues.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 254
- Original Language
- English
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