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9780190881382
Book Title
Poorly Understood : What America Gets Wrong about Poverty
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Length
6.2 in
Publication Year
2021
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Lawrence M. Eppard, Mark Robert Rank, Heather E. Bullock
Genre
Social Science
Topic
Social Work, Sociology / General
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Width
9.4 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0190881380
ISBN-13
9780190881382
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14050025002

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Book Title
Poorly Understood : What America Gets Wrong about Poverty
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Social Work, Sociology / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science
Author
Lawrence M. Eppard, Mark Robert Rank, Heather E. Bullock
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Length
6.2 in
Item Width
9.4 in

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2020-039392
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23
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"I have often wished for a simple, accessible book that could set the record straight something not too jargon-laden, not too academic and not too preachy, the kind of book you could hand to a cynical street cop, your neighbor or your Uncle Fred, and expect that it might actually be read. In "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty," Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard and Heather E. Bullock have produced just such a book, setting out to systematically catalogue and debunk the most widely believed myths about poverty and the poor..." -- Rosa Brooks, Georgetown , The Washington Post "Poorly Understood dispels the myths that have prevented us from addressing our nation's shameful disparities in wealth and income. It should be required reading for every member of Congress. At least the ones that read." -- Al Franken, Media personality, author, and former Minnesota U.S. Senator "In clear and cogent prose backed up by solid evidence, Poorly Understood explodes the myths about poverty in 21st century America. It is not rare. It is not something that happens only to 'other people.' And the usual bromides about escaping it through hard work, education, and upward mobility no longer hold water. Poverty is more prevalent and deeper than in other industrial nations, and anyone who wants a clear-eyed analysis of why poverty persists and how it can be overcome needs to read this book." -- Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University Professor of Sociology and past President of both the American Sociological Association and the Population Association of America "This book is more than a data-driven academic exercise. Mark Rank and his co-authors are clear that there are solutions. Reading, I was reminded of my time as an organizer for welfare rights when we chanted 'Adequate Income Now!' and 'Mas Dinero Ahora!' Their final argument is the need to organize to make the change. It has certainly been my life's work, and I hope there are many that heed their call!" -- Wade Rathke, Founder of ACORN International "Poorly Understood presents essential evidence that will make it much harder for people to ignore poverty as it actually is, rather than as they think or hope it is. If truth matters, this book should have a powerful impact on the politics and policy of a crucially important issue." -- Jennifer Hochschild, Harvard University Professor of Government and Former President of the American Political Science Association "The American dream is that if you work hard you will get what you deserve. No book lays this myth to rest more clearly and persuasively than Poorly Understood. Sixty percent of Americans will live below the official poverty line for at least one year of their lives, one of dozens of points that will make you rethink poverty in America. And Americans must rethink poverty." -- Jeff Madrick, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and author of Invisible Americans: The Tragedy of Child Poverty "Why do we have so much poverty in America? Mark Rank and his colleagues tell us why. Read their book and you'll know the answer." -- Peter Edelman, Georgetown University Professor of Law and former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation, "I have often wished for a simple, accessible book that could set the record straight -- something not too jargon-laden, not too academic and not too preachy, the kind of book you could hand to a cynical street cop, your neighbor or your Uncle Fred, and expect that it might actually be read. In "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty," Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard and Heather E. Bullock have produced just such a book, setting out to systematically catalogue and debunk the most widely believed myths about poverty and the poor..." -- Rosa Brooks, Georgetown , The Washington Post "Poorly Understood dispels the myths that have prevented us from addressing our nation's shameful disparities in wealth and income. It should be required reading for every member of Congress. At least the ones that read." -- Al Franken, Media personality, author, and former Minnesota U.S. Senator "In clear and cogent prose backed up by solid evidence, Poorly Understood explodes the myths about poverty in 21st century America. It is not rare. It is not something that happens only to 'other people.' And the usual bromides about escaping it through hard work, education, and upward mobility no longer hold water. Poverty is more prevalent and deeper than in other industrial nations, and anyone who wants a clear-eyed analysis of why poverty persists and how it can be overcome needs to read this book." -- Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University Professor of Sociology and past President of both the American Sociological Association and the Population Association of America "This book is more than a data-driven academic exercise. Mark Rank and his co-authors are clear that there are solutions. Reading, I was reminded of my time as an organizer for welfare rights when we chanted 'Adequate Income Now!' and 'Mas Dinero Ahora!' Their final argument is the need to organize to make the change. It has certainly been my life's work, and I hope there are many that heed their call!" -- Wade Rathke, Founder of ACORN International "Poorly Understood presents essential evidence that will make it much harder for people to ignore poverty as it actually is, rather than as they think or hope it is. If truth matters, this book should have a powerful impact on the politics and policy of a crucially important issue." -- Jennifer Hochschild, Harvard University Professor of Government and Former President of the American Political Science Association "The American dream is that if you work hard you will get what you deserve. No book lays this myth to rest more clearly and persuasively than Poorly Understood. Sixty percent of Americans will live below the official poverty line for at least one year of their lives, one of dozens of points that will make you rethink poverty in America. And Americans must rethink poverty." -- Jeff Madrick, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and author of Invisible Americans: The Tragedy of Child Poverty "Why do we have so much poverty in America? Mark Rank and his colleagues tell us why. Read their book and you'll know the answer." -- Peter Edelman, Georgetown University Professor of Law and former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation, "Poorly Understood dispels the myths that have prevented us from addressing our nation's shameful disparities in wealth and income. It should be required reading for every member of Congress. At least the ones that read." -- Al Franken, Media personality, author, and former Minnesota U.S. Senator "In clear and cogent prose backed up by solid evidence, Poorly Understood explodes the myths about poverty in 21st century America. It is not rare. It is not something that happens only to 'other people.' And the usual bromides about escaping it through hard work, education, and upward mobility no longer hold water. Poverty is more prevalent and deeper than in other industrial nations, and anyone who wants a clear-eyed analysis of why poverty persists and how it can be overcome needs to read this book." -- Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University Professor of Sociology and past President of both the American Sociological Association and the Population Association of America "This book is more than a data-driven academic exercise. Mark Rank and his co-authors are clear that there are solutions. Reading, I was reminded of my time as an organizer for welfare rights when we chanted 'Adequate Income Now!' and 'Mas Dinero Ahora!' Their final argument is the need to organize to make the change. It has certainly been my life's work, and I hope there are many that heed their call!" -- Wade Rathke, Founder of ACORN International "Poorly Understood presents essential evidence that will make it much harder for people to ignore poverty as it actually is, rather than as they think or hope it is. If truth matters, this book should have a powerful impact on the politics and policy of a crucially important issue." -- Jennifer Hochschild, Harvard University Professor of Government and Former President of the American Political Science Association "The American dream is that if you work hard you will get what you deserve. No book lays this myth to rest more clearly and persuasively than Poorly Understood. Sixty percent of Americans will live below the official poverty line for at least one year of their lives, one of dozens of points that will make you rethink poverty in America. And Americans must rethink poverty." -- Jeff Madrick, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and author of Invisible Americans: The Tragedy of Child Poverty "Why do we have so much poverty in America? Mark Rank and his colleagues tell us why. Read their book and you'll know the answer." -- Peter Edelman, Georgetown University Professor of Law and former Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation
Dewey Decimal
362.50973
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction Section I: Who Are the Poor? Chapter 2: Most Americans Will Experience Poverty Chapter 3: The Poor Tend to Live Outside of Impoverished Inner City Chapter 4: Poverty Spells Are Short but Frequent Chapter 5: Whites Comprise the Largest Racial Group Experiencing Poverty Section II: Why Is There Poverty? Chapter 6: Hard Work is Not Sufficient Chapter 7: Raising Education and Skill Levels Will Not Solve Poverty Alone Chapter 8: Decision Making is Constrained for Those With Fewer Resources Chapter 9: Poverty is Preventable Section III: What Is the Cost of Poverty? Chapter 10: America's Poor Are Worse Off than Elsewhere Chapter 11: The Economic Cost of Poverty Is Enormous Chapter 12: The Moral Ground to View Poverty Is Injustice Section IV: Does Welfare Work? Chapter 13: The U.S. Welfare State is Minimal Chapter 14: Welfare Fraud is Scarce Chapter 15: Government Programs Can Reduce Poverty Section V: How Extensive Is Inequality? Chapter 16: The U.S. is No Longer a Land of Upward Mobility and Opportunity Chapter 17: The Playing Field is Uneven Chapter 18: Inequality Matters Section VI: Pulling It Together Chapter 19: Why Do the Myths Persist? Chapter 20: Reshaping Social Policy Chapter 21: Creating Change Appendix: Further Readings and Resources Notes Acknowledgements
Synopsis
What if the idealized image of American societya land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic successis completely wrong? Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty., What if the idealized image of American society--a land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success--is completely wrong?Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy.Poorly Understood is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity.Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty., What if the idealized image of American society - a land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success - is completely wrong? Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty.Mark Rank and his colleagues have developed a website over the last several years on the topic more broadly: a href="https://confrontingpoverty.org/"www.confrontingpoverty.org/a., Work hard to get ahead; the poor are mostly minorities in inner cities living lazily off of welfare fraud; the government spends more on welfare than anywhere else in the world; America is a land of equal opportunity with easy social mobility for all. These are but a handful of the many myths about poverty in America, some of which have persisted for decades, with significant and harmful consequences on our social policy, our social compacts, and ourselves. Poorly Understood seeks to challenge and debunk these myths, along the way asking tough questions about how and why they have persisted and what it would take to replace them with true stories.
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HV91.R364 2021

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