The Economics of Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination in the 21st Century - 2 Volume Set - Tapa dura

"A full and fair treatment of a complex subject that greatly expands on Rycroft's earlier work on the topic. It will find broad appeal among generalists, specialists, and students of economic and social issues related to equality and discrimination." - Library Journal "This timely, accessible handbook makes a major contribution toward improving understanding of the causes of and solutions to poverty and inequality in the U.S. An absolute must-read for undergraduate and graduate students studying economics and public policy as well as relevant faculty and practitioners. Summing Up: Essential." - Choice

Leading scholars examine the conflicting paradigms of affluence and destitution in the United States-as well as other free societies-and discuss the influence of education, race, and status on economic mobility.