Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America (City Lights Open Media)
by Tim Wise
Tim Wise explores the tensions between poverty and wealth in America, examining how the poor are shamed, the rich are praised, and the country’s future is placed at risk. A pointed consideration of social values, economic inequality, and national priorities.
About This Book
Under the Affluence addresses the contrasting ways society regards poverty and wealth in America.
Tim Wise focuses on the shaming of poor people and the praise afforded to the rich.
The book also considers what these values may mean for the future of the United States.
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