Rich and Poor in America: A Reference Handbook

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This work provides a thorough overview and analysis of the increasing gap between the Americans at the top and bottom of the economic scale. Rich and Poor in America: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth analysis ofand possible solutions forthe growing disparity between those at the top of the economic ladder and everyone else, a disparity that has reached its highest level since the 1920s. Expertly researched and written, Rich and Poor in America explores a wide range of explanations for the trend that undercuts the U.S.'s "Land of Opportunity" image, including heavy immigration, weakening labor unions, globalization, and technological change. Separate chapters look at the issue chronologically and from a global perspective, while biographical sketches provide fascinating portraits of some of the "winners" in our winner-take-all society, as well as leading scholars and activists working on this issue. copywriter rewrite: Rich and Poor in America: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of the widening income gap in the United Statesa situation where, over nearly three decades, fewer and fewer Americans have made significant financial strides while more and more have seen their real incomes remain the same or decrease. Objective, expertly researched and clearly written, Rich and Poor in America looks at a wide range of explanations for the income gap, including heavy immigration, weakening labor unions, globalization, and technological change. Separate chapters examine the trend as it has evolved over time and from a global perspective, while biographical sketches provide fascinating portraits of some of notable successful individuals as well as leading scholars and activists working on this issue.

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It would be an excellent starting point for students and interested general readers, and it would be well suited both to public and academic library collections. * ARBA *
In this contribution to ABC-CLIO's 'Contemporary World Issues' series, economist Gilbert (Hobart and William Smith Colleges) provides an excellent overview of income inequality . . . Highly recommended. Academic collections, lower-division undergraduate and up. * Choice *
Recommended for academic and large public libraries. * Reference & User Services Quarterly *
This particular volume, written by an economics professor, is a superb review of some of the key questions and data that are relevant to understanding the causes, consequences, and trends related to economic inequality. . . . Overall, this is a remarkably effective introduction to a complex set of problems. It would be an excellent starting point for students and interested general readers, and it would be well suited both to public and academic library collections. * ARBA *

Author Bio

Geoffrey Gilbert, PhD, is professor of economics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY. His published works include ABC-CLIO's World Population and World Poverty.