Inequality in America: Race, Poverty, and Fulfilling Democracy's Promise

by Stephen M. Caliendo

Book Overview

Why does inequality have such a hold on American society and public policy? And what can we, as citizens, do about it? Inequality in America takes an in-depth look at race, class and gender-based inequality, across a wide range of issues from housing and education to crime, employment and health. Caliendo explores how individual attitudes can affect public opinion and lawmakers' policy solutions. He also illustrates how these policies result in systemic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813350530
• ISBN13: 9780813350530
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"