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Routledge Disposable Americans - Extreme Capitalism Book

Name: Routledge Disposable Americans - Extreme Capitalism Book
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Explore the deep economic shifts reshaping the United States in Disposable Americans. This book examines the dramatic increase in inequality and the lack of visible solutions for modern social challenges. Through a critical lens, it looks at how wealth concentration impacts the nation, noting how the richest one percent captured the vast majority of income gains following the Great Recession. Readers will find a detailed look at the widening gap between the ultra-wealthy and the middle class. The text provides specific examples of how investment wealth compares to social needs, such as the ability to fund massive preschool teacher programs. It also addresses the economic setbacks faced by many Americans, including property loss and work interruptions. This work is an essential read for those studying the social and economic structures of contemporary America.

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Analyzes the rapid increase in economic inequality across the United States.

Examines the impact of the Great Recession on middle-class wealth and stability.

Provides data on how income gains are distributed among the top one percent.

Discusses the relationship between extreme wealth and social services like preschool education.

Offers a critical perspective on the current state of extreme capitalism.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138671754
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 April 2017
Listed Since: 22 October 2016

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