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Broke In America: Seeing, Understanding, And Ending Us Poverty
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Foreword Indies Finalist Political & Social Sciencesnautilus Book Awards Silver Medalist Social Change & Social Justiceeric Hoffer Book Award 1St Runner Up Culture & Montaigne Medal NomineeA Valuable Resource In The Fight Against Poverty. Publishers WeeklyAn Exploration Of Why So Many Americans Are Struggling Financially . . . A Downtoearth Overview Of The Causes And Effects Of Poverty And Possible Remedies. Kirkus Reviewswater. Food. Housing. The Most Basic And Crucial Needs For Survival, Yet 40 Percent Of People In The United States Don'T Have The Resources To Get Them. With Key Policy Changes, We Could Eradicate Poverty In This Country Within Our Lifetimebut We Need To Get Started Now.Nearly 40 Million People In The United States Live Below The Poverty Lineabout $26,200 For A Family Of Four. Lowincome Families And Individuals Are Everywhere, From Cities To Rural Communities. While Poverty Is Commonly Seen As A Personal Failure, Or A Deficiency Of Character Or Knowledge, It'S Actually The Result Of Bad Policy.Public Policy Has Purposefully Erected Barriers That Deny Access To Basic Needs, Creating A Society Where People Can Easily Become Trappednot Because We Lack The Resources To Lift Them Out, But Because We Are Actively Choosing Not To. Poverty Is Close To Inevitable For Lowwage Workers And Their Children, And A Large Percentage Of These People, Despite Qualifying For It, Do Not Receive Government Aid.From Joanne Samuel Goldblum And Colleen Shaddox, Broke In America Offers An Eyeopening And Galvanizing Look At Life In Poverty In This Country: How Circumstances And Public Policy Conspire To Keep People Poor, And The Concrete Steps We Can Take To End Poverty For Good.In Clear, Accessible Prose, Goldblum And Shaddox Detail The Ways The Current System Is Broken And How It'S Failing So Many Of Us. They Also Highlight Outdated And Ineffective Policies That Are Causing Or Contributing To This Unnecessary Problem.Every Chapter Features Action Items Readers Can Use To Combat Povertyboth Nationwide And In Our Local Communities, Including The Most Effective Public Policies You Can Support And How To Work Handinhand With Representatives To Affect Change.So Far, Our Attempted Solutions Have Fallen Short Because They Try To Fix Poor People Rather Than Address The Underlying Problems. Fortunately, It'S Much Easier To Fix Policy Than People. Essential And Timely, Broke In America Offers A Crucial Road Map For Securing A Brighter Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Broke in America' about? A: 'Broke in America' explores the systemic issues contributing to poverty in the United States and offers actionable steps to address them.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Broke in America'? A: The book is authored by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox.
- Q: What awards has 'Broke in America' received? A: 'Broke in America' is a Foreword Indies Finalist, a Nautilus Book Awards Silver Medalist, and an Eric Hoffer Book Award 1st Runner Up.
- Q: How many pages is 'Broke in America'? A: 'Broke in America' contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Broke in America' published? A: 'Broke in America' was published on February 2, 2021.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Broke in America' have? A: 'Broke in America' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Broke in America' suitable for all readers? A: 'Broke in America' is written in clear, accessible prose, making it suitable for a wide range of readers interested in social issues.
- Q: What are some key themes in 'Broke in America'? A: Key themes include the impact of public policy on poverty, misconceptions about poverty, and strategies for systemic change.
- Q: Does 'Broke in America' provide practical solutions for readers? A: 'Broke in America' includes action items and suggestions for readers to combat poverty in their communities.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Broke in America'? A: The target audience includes individuals interested in social justice, public policy, and those seeking to understand poverty in the U.S.