The Ghetto Underclass: Social Science Perspectives, Updated Edition
by William Julius Wilson
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This volume examines the urban underclass from theoretical, empirical and policy perspectives. Focusing strongly on policy, contributors explore such topics as demographic and industrial transitions, family patterns, sexual behaviour, immigration and homelessness. A new introduction updates recent work in the field since publication of the first edition.Tags
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William Julius Wilson, an American sociologist, received his Ph.D. from Washington State University in 1966 and teaches at the University of Chicago. His scholarly work, written from both historical and sociological perspectives, has concentrated on the condition of African Americans living in inner cities, especially the underclass. He stresses show more urban divisions separating the middle class from the poor. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- 362.50973 — Social sciences Social problems and social services Social problems of and services to groups of people Poor (from social service perspectives) Biography; History By Place North America United States
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- HV4045 .G54 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Protection, assistance and relief Poor in cities. Slums
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