Persistent Disparity: Race and Economic Inequality in the United States Since 1945 [Hardcover]

William A. Darity (Author), Samuel L. Myers (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1858986583 | ISBN-13: 978-1858986586 | Publication Date: December 1998

The authors assess the extent of black economic progress in the US since World War II and forecast the continued development of the black-white income gap in the early 21st century. Explanatory theories for the disparity are discussed and solutions, including affirmative action, are considered.

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Persistent Disparity is an interesting book with a provocative thesis that challenges conventional thinking... -- - John Lunn, Faith and Economics, Fall 2000

About the Author

William A. Darity Jr., Cary C. Boshamer Professor of Economics, University of North Carolina

Samuel L. Myers Jr., Roy Wilkins Professor of Human Relations and Social Justice, University of Minnesota

Product Details

• Hardcover: 191 pages
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858986583
• ISBN-13: 978-1858986586
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,426,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Persistent Disparity, May 26, 2000

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This review is from: Persistent Disparity: Race and Economic Inequality in the United States Since 1945 (Hardcover)

This book does a good job at adressing the widening gap among various groups across the country. It is good for anyone concerned with people and inequality in the world. It allows you to step out of your current world and see the bigger picture. The research and statics seem very thorough. The biggest criticism that I have is the lack of inclusion of all minorities. The focus seems to be black and white issues leaving out all others. It does have some information on male female inequalities which are good.