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The Other America: Poverty In The United States
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In The Fifty Years Since It Was Published, The Other America Has Been Established As A Seminal Work Of Sociology. This Anniversary Edition Includes Michael Harringtons Essays On Poverty In The 1970S And 80S As Well As A New Introduction By Harringtons Biographer, Maurice Isserman. This Illuminating, Profoundly Moving Classic Is Still All Too Relevant For Todays America.When Michael Harringtons Masterpiece, The Other America, Was First Published In 1962, It Was Hailed As An Explosive Work And Became A Galvanizing Force For The War On Poverty. Harrington Shed Light On The Lives Of The Poorfrom Farm To Cityand The Social Forces That Relegated Them To Their Difficult Situations. He Was Determined To Make Poverty In The United States Visible And His Observations And Analyses Have Had A Profound Effect On Our Country, Radically Changing How We View The Poor And The Policies We Employ To Help Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Other America: Poverty in the United States'? A: 'The Other America' focuses on the issue of poverty in the United States, exploring the lives of the poor and the societal forces contributing to their situation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Other America' is Michael Harrington, a prominent sociologist and writer.
- Q: When was 'The Other America' first published? A: 'The Other America' was first published in 1962.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint, which also includes essays on poverty by Harrington from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Other America' consists of 252 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Other America' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this anniversary edition includes a new introduction by Maurice Isserman, who is Harrington's biographer.
- Q: What themes are covered in the essays included in this edition? A: The essays cover themes of poverty in America, focusing on the social and economic conditions affecting the poor.
- Q: Is 'The Other America' relevant to today's society? A: Yes, the themes and insights presented in 'The Other America' remain highly relevant to contemporary discussions about poverty and economic inequality.