The Declining Significance of Race
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The Declining Significance of Race by William Wilson
Deals with the contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This title presents a discussion of race, class, and social policy.
"William Julius Wilson has written a profound and provocative book that is destined to become a classic in the fieldHe has articulated the issues with which future researchers will have to deal. Truly, he has made a contribution to social science." (Wilson Record, American Journal of Sociology) "The intellectual strength of this book lies in his capacity to integrate disparate findings from historical studies, social theory, and research on contemporary trends into a complex and original synthesis that challenges wide-spread assumptions about the cause of black disadvantage and the way to remove it." (Paul Starr, New York Times Book Review) "This publication is easily one of the most erudite and sober diagnoses of the American black situation. Students of race relations and anybody in a policy-making position cannot afford to bypass this study." (Ernest Manheim, Sociology)"
William Julius Wilson is the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780226901411 |
| ISBN 10 | 0226901416 |
| Title | The Declining Significance of Race |
| Author | William Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 2012-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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