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The Missing Class: Portraits of the Near Poor in America
The Missing Class Portraits of the Near Poor in America
Author: Katherine S. Newman, Victor Tan Chen
Named one of the Best Business Books of 2007 by Library Journal — The Missing Class gives voice to the 54 million Americans, including 21 percent of the nation's children, who are sandwiched between poor and middle class. While government programs help the needy and politicians woo the more fortunate, the "Missing Class" is largely invisible and ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780807041406
ISBN-10: 0807041408
Publication Date: 9/1/2008
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Beacon Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I liked most of the case stud of this book although some of it is flawed. Based on income levels the people could still qualify for a lot of government help based on their income alone. The book made it seem they could get zero help. Not true. I worked in welfare for many years and I know based on the income listed in this book they would qualify for a lot of help.


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