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Evicted: Poverty And Profit In The American City,Used
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New York Times Bestseller Winner Of The Pulitzer Prize One Of Times Ten Best Nonfiction Books Of The Decade One Of The New York Timess 100 Best Books Of The 21St Centuryone Of The Most Acclaimed Books Of Our Time, This Modern Classic Has Set A New Standard For Reporting On Poverty (Barbara Ehrenreich, The New York Times Book Review).In Evicted, Princeton Sociologist And Macarthur Genius Matthew Desmond Follows Eight Families In Milwaukee As They Each Struggle To Keep A Roof Over Their Heads. Hailed As Wrenching And Revelatory (The Nation), Vivid And Unsettling (New York Review Of Books), Evicted Transforms Our Understanding Of Poverty And Economic Exploitation While Providing Fresh Ideas For Solving One Of Twentyfirstcentury Americas Most Devastating Problems. Its Unforgettable Scenes Of Hope And Loss Remind Us Of The Centrality Of Home, Without Which Nothing Else Is Possible.A Best Book Of The Year: President Barack Obama, The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Npr, Entertainment Weekly, The New Yorker, Bloomberg, Esquire, Buzzfeed, Fortune, San Francisco Chronicle, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, St. Louis Postdispatch, Politico, The Week, Chicago Public Library, Bookpage, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Shelf Awarenesswinner Of: The National Book Critics Circle Award For Nonfiction The Pen/John Kenneth Galbraith Award For Nonfiction The Andrew Carnegie Medal For Excellence In Nonfiction The Hillman Prize For Book Journalism The Pen/New England Award The Chicago Tribune Heartland Prizefinalist For The Los Angeles Times Book Prize And The Kirkus Prizeevicted Stands Among The Very Best Of The Social Justice Books.Ann Patchett, Author Of Bel Canto And Commonwealthgripping And Movingtragic, Too.Jesmyn Ward, Author Of Salvage The Bonesevicted Is That Rare Work That Has Something Genuinely New To Say About Poverty.San Francisco Chronicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City'? A: The main theme of 'Evicted' is the impact of poverty and economic exploitation on housing stability in America. The book explores the struggles of families in Milwaukee as they face eviction and highlights the systemic issues contributing to their situations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Evicted' is Matthew Desmond, a Princeton sociologist and MacArthur 'Genius' awardee.
- Q: How many pages is 'Evicted'? A: 'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Evicted' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Evicted' published? A: 'Evicted' was published on February 28, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Evicted' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Evicted' is widely regarded as an important work for academic study, particularly in sociology, urban studies, and social justice, and is often included in college courses and reading lists.
- Q: What accolades has 'Evicted' received? A: 'Evicted' has received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, along with being named a best book of the year by several prestigious publications.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Evicted'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the realities of poverty, the eviction crisis, and the human experiences behind statistics, along with potential solutions to these pressing issues.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Evicted'? A: 'Evicted' is beneficial for a broad audience, including those interested in social issues, policymakers, activists, students, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of poverty and housing in America.
- Q: What makes 'Evicted' a significant book in contemporary literature? A: 'Evicted' is significant due to its deep, empathetic portrayal of families impacted by eviction, its rigorous research, and its ability to challenge and change perceptions about poverty and housing instability.