| Description |
1 online resource (176 pages). |
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| Series |
Publikationen der Bayerischen Amerika-Akademie / Publications of the Bavarian American Academy ; v. 19
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Publikationen der Bayerischen Amerika-Akademie / Publications of the Bavarian American Academy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
In the United States, income inequality has increased significantly. For decades, wage growth has been especially slow for the middle class, whereas the top 10% of earners has benefitted the most from the economic upswing. The same is true for distribution of wealth. According to an analysis by the Pew Research Center, the wealth gap between America's upper-income and lower-income families has reached its highest level. There are not only disparities between regions of the United States, but also huge differences within American cities themselves that are often caused by urban governance and housing policies. All this is true for Canada and other countries of the Americas as well, but to differing degrees. The essays collected in this book address inequality in America from a variety of perspectives, ranging from literary and cultural studies, sociology, economics, political science, history, geography, as well as museum studies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Equality -- America -- 21st century.
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Equality. |
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America. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Social justice -- America -- 21st century.
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Social justice. |
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Income distribution -- America -- 21st century.
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Income distribution. |
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Urban poor -- United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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Urban poor. |
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United States. |
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Economic conditions. |
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United States -- Economic conditions -- Regional disparities -- Social aspects -- 21st century.
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Regional disparities. |
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Social aspects. |
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Urban poor -- Economic conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Hahn, Barbara.
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Schmidt, Kerstin.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Falk, Jasmin. Inequality in America : Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Heidelberg : Universitätsverlag Winter, ©2017 9783825367893 |
| ISBN |
3825377350 |
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3825367894 |
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9783825367893 |
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9783825377359 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
9783825367893 |
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