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With the latest data on income, wealth, earnings, and residential segregation by income, The American Class Structure in an Age of Growing Inequality, Tenth Edition describes a consistent pattern of growing inequality in the United States since the early 1970s. Focusing on the socioeconomic core of the American class system, author Dennis L. Gilbert examines how changes in the economy, family life, globalization, and politics are contributing to increasing class inequality.New to this Edition 'The Class Basis of Trump's Victory' looks at why for the first time since before the 1932 election, the Republican presidential candidate won a greater proportion of the working class vote than the Democratic opponent. Addresses the role of technology and other factors in the decline of manufacturing employment and how the trend is crucial for understanding growing inequality and changes in working class family life. Offers international comparisons to show how the U.S. compares with other wealthy nations on social mobility and poverty, and questions our conception of the U.S. as a uniquely open society.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The American Class Structure in an Age of Growing Inequality'? A: The book primarily focuses on the increasing inequality in the United States since the 1970s, analyzing how economic, social, and political changes contribute to class disparities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The American Class Structure in an Age of Growing Inequality' is Dennis L. Gilbert.
- Q: What topics are covered in the latest edition of this book? A: The latest edition discusses income, wealth, earnings, residential segregation, technology's role in manufacturing employment decline, and international comparisons of social mobility.
- Q: When was the latest edition published? A: The latest edition of the book was published on January 11, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of the book is classified as 'Good'.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the significance of the chapter 'The Class Basis of Trump′s Victory'? A: This chapter examines the shift in working-class voting patterns in the 2016 election, highlighting the Republican candidate's appeal to this demographic.
- Q: Does this book include international comparisons? A: Yes, it includes international comparisons regarding social mobility and poverty in relation to other wealthy nations.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this book? A: The primary audience includes students, educators, and individuals interested in sociology and social inequality.