The Truly Disadvantaged: The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780226901268)

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

Author: William Julius Wilson
ISBN-10: 0226901262
ISBN-13: 9780226901268
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2012
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 11/09/2012 pg. 8