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

An assessment of the relationship between race and poverty in the United States, and potential solutions for the issue.

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 several solutions to policymakers. The Truly Disadvantaged is a wid...