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About the Author

Matthew Desmond is a renowned sociologist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and MacArthur Fellow whose groundbreaking work illuminates the harsh realities of poverty and inequality in contemporary America. A professor at Princeton University, Desmond's research draws from immersive fieldwork and rigorous data analysis to expose systemic failures in housing, welfare, and economic policy. His seminal book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City vividly chronicles the eviction crisis ravaging Milwaukee's poorest neighborhoods, earning widespread acclaim for its empathetic storytelling and urgent call for reform. In Poverty, by America, he dissects the roots of national poverty and challenges affluent Americans to confront their complicity in perpetuating it. Through his incisive prose and unwavering commitment to social justice, Desmond continues to shape public discourse on economic disparity and advocate for a more equitable society.