In America at Risk, Robert Perrucci and Carolyn C. Perrucci identify the broad economic and technological changes that have led to the loss of high wage jobs, declining opportunity, and increased income and wealth inequality. Taking data from a thirty-year period, Perrucci and Perrucci apply a critical sociological lens to view the dominant economic, political, and cultural institutions that cause the main social problems affecting Americans.
In America at Risk, Robert Perrucci and Carolyn C. Perrucci identify the broad economic and technological changes that have led to the loss of high wage jobs, declining opportunity, and increased income and wealth inequality. Taking data from a thirty-year period, Perrucci and Perrucci apply a critical sociological lens to view the dominant economic, political, and cultural institutions that cause the main social problems affecting Americans.
Robert Perrucci is professor of sociology at Purdue University, a past president of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, and former editor of the American Sociologist, Social Problems, and Contemporary Sociology. Together they are the authors of the award-winning book The New Class Society: Goodbye American Dream?
Inhaltsangabe
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Diagnosis: How the New Economy has Eroded Hope, Trust, and Caring Chapter 2. Job Loss and Declining Wages Chapter 3. The American Dream is Fading Chapter 4. Confidence in Institutions Chapter 5. Identity, Grievance, and Trust Chapter 6. Work, Family, and Caring Chapter 7. Forgotten Americans: The Poor, Homeless, Aged, and Incarcerated Chapter 8. Remedies Notes
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Diagnosis: How the New Economy has Eroded Hope, Trust, and Caring Chapter 2. Job Loss and Declining Wages Chapter 3. The American Dream is Fading Chapter 4. Confidence in Institutions Chapter 5. Identity, Grievance, and Trust Chapter 6. Work, Family, and Caring Chapter 7. Forgotten Americans: The Poor, Homeless, Aged, and Incarcerated Chapter 8. Remedies Notes
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