When Work Disappears : The World of the New Urban Poor
A landmark study of how the decline of work has transformed inner-city communities and created new challenges for America's urban poor.
About This Book
This book explores the economic and social challenges facing inner-city communities where traditional employment opportunities have declined.
It analyzes how the loss of industrial jobs has contributed to persistent poverty and social isolation in urban neighborhoods.
The work draws on extensive research to understand the structural forces reshaping the lives of the urban poor.
It provides a sociological perspective on the intersection of race, class, and economic change in contemporary America.
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