The other America: poverty in U.S [Unknown Binding]

Michael Harrington (Author)

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• Unknown Binding: 186 pages
• Publisher: Helicon (1966)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0007I1X5Q
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,831,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars THE POOR ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS..., October 9, 2005

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This is the seminal work on the poor in America, analyzed within the context of government proffered, anti-poverty programs. It is a scathing critique and analysis of the war on poverty, where bold rhetoric and political grandstanding have often supplanted action. The author in his analysis categorizes poverty as a cultural and often institutional way of life that would require radical innovations, social planning, and long term financial investment, were the government really serious about eradicating poverty in America. What is amazing is that the arguments made by the author, when he wrote this book forty years ago, are still sound today.