| Title |
Poorly understood : : what America gets wrong about poverty
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| Names |
Rank, Mark R.
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Bullock, Heather E. Author
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Eppard, Lawrence M. Author
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| Book Number |
DB113679
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| Title Status |
In Process
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| Narrator |
Merlington, Laural.
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| Language |
English
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| Annotation |
"Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty." -- Provided by publisher. -- Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
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| Medium |
Digital Books
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| Local Subject |
Unrated - UNRAT
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Nonfiction
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Social sciences - 300
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Social problems - welfare & services - 362
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Social problems, services & associations - 360
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| LC Subject |
Poor - United States
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Poverty - United States
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Public welfare - United States
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United States - Economic conditions
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United States - Social conditions
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| Call Number |
362.50973 ANF
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| Publication Info |
Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress,
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| Original Publication |
Reissue of: Old Saybrook, Connecticut : Tantor Media, Inc., 2022. 9798765015872
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