The Ghetto Underclass: Social Science PerspectivesWilliam J. Wilson This volume examines the urban underclass from theoretical, empirical and policy perspectives. Focusing strongly on policy, contributors explore such topics as demographic and industrial transitions, family patterns, sexual behaviour, immigration and homelessness. A new introduction updates recent work in the field since publication of the first edition. |
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URBAN INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION | 26 |
Sullivan | 48 |
SEX CODES AND FAMILY LIFE AMONG POOR | 59 |
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