Inequality in America : causes and consequences / Robert S. Rycroft and Kimberley L. Kinsley, editors.
| Other author | Kinsley, Kimberley L., editor. |
| Other author | Rycroft, Robert S., editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2021] |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 1 online resource (liii, 359 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Section I. Economic inequality -- section II. Educational services -- section III. Health and health care -- section IV. Housing and communities -- section V. Family life and inequality -- section VI. Environment -- section VII. Justice system -- section VIII. Consumer issues -- section IX. Public policy -- section X. The future of inequality. |
| Contents | Preface -- Introduction / Troy Paino -- The history of inequality in America / Stacey Jones and Cameron Hub -- Section I. Economic Inequality -- Immigration / Robert J. Gitter -- Intergenerational mobility / Robert Perrucci and Carolyn Cummings Perrucci -- Labor markets / Lauren DiRago-Duncan and Robert S. Rycroft -- Monopolization and rent seeking / Devin Wiggs and Beth Redbird -- Technological change / Thomas E. Lehman and Brady W. Conn -- Wealth inequality / Kimberley L. Kinsley and Robert S. Rycroft -- Workplace discrimination / Jared A. Knowles and Erin E. George -- Section II. Educational Services -- Early childhood education / Patricia Crain de Galarce and Anna Maria Jones -- Higher education / Josipa Roksa and Blake R. Silver -- Section III. Health and Health Care -- Access to health care / Joel B. Teitelbaum and Laura G. Hoffman -- Economic status and health / Gesine K. Hearn -- Substance abuse / Thomas S. Weinberg -- Section IV. Housing and Communities -- Food deserts / Renee E. Walker and Tamicah Gelting -- Housing and neighborhoods / Haydar Kurban -- Section V. Family Life and Inequality -- Marriage, cohabitation, and divorce / Chris Wienke -- Parenting styles / Shannon N. Davis and Myriam Halimi -- Section VI. Environment -- Environmental justice / Angela G. Mertig -- Section VII. Justice System -- Civil justice / Kimberley L. Kinsley -- Criminal justice / Dana Hubbard -- Section VIII. Consumer Issues -- Consumer credit and payday loans / Katie Fitzpatrick -- Financial education / Ivan C. Roten, Madeline Hamiter, and Jarrod Johnston -- Section IX. Public Policy -- Cash assistance to the poor / Justin Jarvis and Garrett Lee Fiegenbaum -- Children and family policy / Elizabeth M. Legerski -- Community development programs / Rhonda Phillips -- Education reform policies / Christy Irish and Allison Ward Parsons -- Food and nutrition programs / Analisa Packham -- Health insurance / Alice Louise Kassens -- Housing inequality / Lei Zhang -- Regulation of labor markets / John D. Abell and Elizabeth Perry-Sizemore -- Taxes / Henry Ordower -- Section X. The Future of Inequality -- Is inequality a threat to democracy? / Oren M. Levin-Waldman -- The future of inequality in America / Kristen Tzoc and Heather Beth Johnson -- Editors and contributors -- Index. |
| Abstract | "This authoritative reference work explores the factors driving the much-debated increase in economic inequality in American society, as well as the impact that this divide is having on U.S. culture, politics, families, communities, and institutions"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 23, 2021). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Inequality in America. First Edition. Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, 2021 9781440865145 |
| LCCN | 2020052215 |
| ISBN | 1440865159 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 9781440865152 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |