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

The Truly Disadvantaged The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy  by William Julius Wilson Paperback book  Excellent used condition  ISBN 978-0-226-90126-8  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.