Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America (City Lights Open Media)
by Tim Wise
Tim Wise examines the unequal values shaping American society, from the stigmatization of poverty to the celebration of wealth. Under the Affluence considers how these attitudes influence public life and asks what is at stake when the nation’s future is sacrificed for affluence.
About This Book
Under the Affluence examines attitudes toward poverty and wealth in the United States.
The book focuses on the ways poor people are shamed while affluent people are praised.
It also considers how these priorities may sacrifice America’s future.
Tim Wise presents a critical perspective on inequality, social values, and public policy.
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