Desmond, Matthew
Evicted
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553447453
- author:
- Desmond, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback (28 Feb 2017)
- publisher:
- Crown/Archetype
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.21 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Public Policy / General Law
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
This powerful exploration of poverty and economic exploitation follows eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond sheds light on the human impact of poverty, revealing both the devastating consequences and the resilience of those affected.
With vivid and unsettling scenes, Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and provides fresh ideas for solving one of twenty-first-century America's most pressing problems. A thought-provoking and unforgettable read that reminds us of the centrality of home in our lives.
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