Inequality

This book offers an up-to-date portrait of the realities of social class and its consequences in the United States today, focusing on the increasing inequality gap; the shrinking middle class; the myth and realities of social mobility; the consequences of class for work, health care, education, the justice system, war, and the environment; and progressive solutions for reducing inequality and improving human life.

Autorentext

D. Stanley Eitzen is professor emeritus of sociology at Colorado State University, where he taught for twenty-one years, the last as John N. Stern Distinguished Professor. Janis E. Johnston received her Ph.D. from Colorado State University, where she is currently working as an adjunct instructor.

Inhalt

Part I: Dimensions of Social Stratification Chapter 1: Social Class in America Chapter 2: The Inequality Gap Chapter 3: The Disappearing Middle Chapter 4: Social Mobility Part II: The Consequences of Class Chapter 5: Work Chapter 6: Health Care Chapter 7: Education Chapter 8: Justice and Injustice Chapter 9: Natural Disasters Chapter 10: Unequal Sacrifice in War Chapter 11: Environmental Classism Part III: Reducing Inequality Chapter 12: Progressive Solutions for Reducing Inequality