Inner-city poverty in the United States /

Documents the growth of concentrated poverty in central cities of the United States and examines what is known about its causes and effects. This volume is useful for policymakers, program administrators, researchers studying urban poverty issues, faculty, and students.

Bibliografiske detaljer
Institution som forfatter: National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Committee on National Urban Policy
Andre forfattere: Lynn, Laurence E., 1937-, McGeary, Michael G. H.
Format: Licensed eBooks
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1990.
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Indholdsfortegnelse:
  • Ghetto poverty: basic questions / Paul A. Jargowsky and Mary Jo Bane
  • How poverty neighborhoods are changing / John C. Weicher
  • The social consequences of growing up in a poor neighborhood / Christopher Jencks and Susan E. Mayer
  • Residential segregation, job proximity, and black job opportunities / Christopher Jencks and Susan E. Mayer
  • Ghetto poverty and federal policies and programs / Michael McGeary.