Kathryn Edin's book on poverty, "The Injustice of Place," out now
In her book "The Injustice of Place," the Princeton sociologist shows that the nation's most disadvantaged places are rural, not urban.
Source: princeton.edu
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Support victims of traffic violence in Ride for Your Life 2023. Discuss solutions for today’s housing supply shortage. Join a conversation about how youth are shaping American transportation culture. Join us for our November Ward 1.5 Meetup. Read more in this week’s events post.
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Authors of 'The Injustice of Place' talk geographical inequality
In 'The Injustice of Place,' three scholars outline a deep American dysfunction hiding in plain sight: the fact that geography can seal a citizen's fate.
Source: latimes.com
The Injustice of Place
A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.
Source: outsidethebeltway.com
In America's "internal colonies," the poor die far younger than richer Americans
The most disadvantaged communities around the U.S. are rural and suffer from a history of injustice, a new book finds.
Source: cbsnews.com
Rural Poverty in the 21st Century
Rural Poverty in the 21st Century Rural Poverty in the 21st Century Rural poverty is often overlooked. In the Spring 2021 issue of the Most large foundations are located in metropolitan areas and have built relationships with institutions and organizations in those communities. ... [M]any grant makers assume that urban centers have higher rates of poverty than rural areas. Moreover, many funders believe that they maximize impact and do more good when their grants go to addressing distress i...
Source: bbntimes.com