ISBN: 9781595587329

An “ engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles” from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more ( Publishers Weekly ).   Can the wea… Mehr…

An “ engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles” from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more ( Publishers Weekly ).   Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in poverty—or the tens of millions of Americans living in “near poverty”? In this book, some of the country’s most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists answer with a resounding  yes.   Published in conjunction with one of the country’s leading anti-poverty centers,   Ending Poverty in America  brings together respected social scientists, journalists, neighborhood organizers, and business leaders—both liberal and conservative—to tackle hot-button issues such as job creation, schools, housing, and family-friendly social policy, offering a template for a renewed public debate and a genuine effort to confront this urgent issue that undermines the long-term security of our nation.   Contributors include: Jared Bernstein, Anita Brown-Graham, Carol Mendez Cassell, Richard Freeman, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Jacob Hacker, Harry Holzer, Jack F. Kemp, Ronald Mincy, Katherine S. Newman, Melvin L. Oliver, Dennis Orthner, David K. Shipler, Beth Shulman, Michael A. Stegman, Elizabeth Warren, William Julius Wilson. How to Restore the American Dream The New Press Social Classes & Economic Disparity DE,GB,US,ES,IT,FR,MX English Social Sciences, The New Press<

ISBN: 9781595587329

An “engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles” from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly).   Can the wealth… Mehr…

An “engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles” from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly).   Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in poverty—or the tens of millions of Americans living in “near poverty”? In this book, some of the country’s most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists answer with a resounding yes.   Published in conjunction with one of the country’s leading anti-poverty centers, Ending Poverty in America brings together respected social scientists, journalists, neighborhood organizers, and business leaders—both liberal and conservative—to tackle hot-button issues such as job creation, schools, housing, and family-friendly social policy, offering a template for a renewed public debate and a genuine effort to confront this urgent issue that undermines the long-term security of our nation.   Contributors include: Jared Bernstein, Anita Brown-Graham, Carol Mendez Cassell, Richard Freeman, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Jacob Hacker, Harry Holzer, Jack F. Kemp, Ronald Mincy, Katherine S. Newman, Melvin L. Oliver, Dennis Orthner, David K. Shipler, Beth Shulman, Michael A. Stegman, Elizabeth Warren, William Julius Wilson. Digital Content>E-books>Social Sciences>Sociology>Sociology, New Press, The Digital >16<

ISBN: 9781595587329

An ';engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles' from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly). Can the wealthiest nation in the… Mehr…

An ';engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles' from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly). Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in povertyor the tens of millions of Americans living in ';near poverty'? In this book, some of the country's most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists answer with a resoundingyes. Published in conjunction with one of the country's leading anti-poverty centers,Ending Poverty in Americabrings together respected social scientists, journalists, neighborhood organizers, and business leadersboth liberal and conservativeto tackle hot-button issues such as job creation, schools, housing, and family-friendly social policy, offering a template for a renewed public debate and a genuine effort to confront this urgent issue that undermines the long-term security of our nation. Contributors include: Jared Bernstein, Anita Brown-Graham, Carol Mendez Cassell, Richard Freeman, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Jacob Hacker, Harry Holzer, Jack F. Kemp, Ronald Mincy, Katherine S. Newman, Melvin L. Oliver, Dennis Orthner, David K. Shipler, Beth Shulman, Michael A. Stegman, Elizabeth Warren, William Julius Wilson.; EPUB; Reference & Languages > Society & culture: general > Social issues & processes > Poverty & unemploy, The New Press<

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How to Restore the American Dream, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), An ';engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles' from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wils… Mehr…

How to Restore the American Dream, eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), An ';engrossing collection of rigorously researched articles' from Elizabeth Warren, Jared Bernstein, William Julius Wilson, and more (Publishers Weekly). Can the wealthiest nation in the world do anything to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in povertyor the tens of millions of Americans living in ';near poverty'? In this book, some of the country's most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists answer with a resoundingyes. Published in conjunction with one of the country's leading anti-poverty centers,Ending Poverty in Americabrings together respected social scientists, journalists, neighborhood organizers, and business leadersboth liberal and conservativeto tackle hot-button issues such as job creation, schools, housing, and family-friendly social policy, offering a template for a renewed public debate and a genuine effort to confront this urgent issue that undermines the long-term security of our nation. Contributors include: Jared Bernstein, Anita Brown-Graham, Carol Mendez Cassell, Richard Freeman, Angela Glover-Blackwell, Jacob Hacker, Harry Holzer, Jack F. Kemp, Ronald Mincy, Katherine S. Newman, Melvin L. Oliver, Dennis Orthner, David K. Shipler, Beth Shulman, Michael A. Stegman, Elizabeth Warren, William Julius Wilson. [PU: The New Press], Seiten: 288, The New Press, 2009<

ISBN: 9781595587329

Is poverty a fact of life? Can the wealthiest nation in the world do nothing to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in povertyor the 50 million Americans living in near… Mehr…

Is poverty a fact of life? Can the wealthiest nation in the world do nothing to combat the steadily rising numbers of Americans living in povertyor the 50 million Americans living in near poverty? Senator John Edwards and some of the countrys most prominent scholars, businesspeople, and community activists say otherwise.Published in conjunction with one of the countrys leading anti-poverty centers, Ending Poverty in America brings together some of Americas most respected social scientists, including William Julius Wilson, Katherine S. Newman, and Richard B. Freeman, alongside journalists, neighborhood organizers, and business leaders. The voices heard here are both liberal and conservative, and tackle hot-button issues such as job creation, schools, housing, and family-friendly social policy.The contributors explain why poverty is growing and outline concrete steps that can be taken now to start turning the tide. In a political landscape seemingly bereft of daring and forward-thinking ideas, this new book lays out a path toward eliminating poverty in Americaa template for a renewed public debate for an issue of intense urgency.; PDF; Reference & Languages > Society & culture: general > Social issues & processes > Poverty & unemploy, Kent State University Press<