Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty - Mark Robert Rank

Descriere Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty - Mark Robert Rank

\nWhat if the idealized image of American society--a land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success--is completely wrong? \nFew 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 \npartisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. \n \nPoorly 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; indeed in many ways \nthey are more disturbing. 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 poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily \nlead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to \nconsider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. \n \nArmed 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. \n\n

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Oxford University Press, Usa

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ENSTK

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9780190881382

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1

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