Burgess Library: Belonging: Socioeconomic Status

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Damnation Island by Stacy Horn
Call Number: RC445.N68 H67 2018

ISBN: 9781616205768

Publication Date: 2018

Conceived as the most modern, humane incarceration facility the world had ever seen, New York's Blackwell's Island. Digging through city records, newspaper articles, and archival reports, Stacy Horn tells a gripping narrative through the voices of the island's inhabitants. We also hear from the era's officials, reformers, and journalists, including the celebrated undercover reporter Nellie Bly. And we follow the extraordinary Reverend William Glenney French as he ministers to Blackwell's residents, battles the bureaucratic mazes of the Department of Correction and a corrupt City Hall. Damnation Island shows how far we've come in caring for the least fortunate among us--and reminds us how much work still remains.
The Great Escape by Angus Deaton
Call Number: HC79.I5 D43 2013

ISBN: 9780691153544

Publication Date: 2013

Angus Deaton's The Great Escape examines the history of global inequality and the vast improvements in health and wealth worldwide, while also highlighting the persistent and emerging inequalities that remain, particularly in areas like healthcare and income.
Global Challenges in Cardiovascular Prevention in Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status by Tomás Romero
ISBN: 9783031790515

Publication Date: 2025

Tomás Romero's work addresses the significant challenges in preventing heart disease among populations with low socioeconomic status globally. These groups often face barriers like limited access to healthcare and healthy resources, contributing to higher rates of cardiovascular illness. Addressing these disparities is crucial for achieving global cardiovascular health equity.
Class and Campus Life by Elizabeth M. Lee
ISBN: 9781501703898

Publication Date: 2016

Elizabeth M. Lee's Class and Campus Life explores how social class significantly shapes the experiences of college students. The book examines the often-invisible barriers and advantages that students from different socioeconomic backgrounds encounter in navigating academic, social, and extracurricular aspects of campus life. It highlights how class influences everything from access to resources and social networks to feelings of belonging and overall college success.
What's Income Inequality? by Joseph Stanley
ISBN: 9781534525900

Publication Date: 2018

Income inequality is a complex topic, but readers are able to explore this issue using language and examples they can easily understand. The economic, social, and political realities of income inequality are explained through simple main text, fact boxes filled with helpful statistics, and accessible graphic organizers. Detailed photographs are included to give readers a clearer picture of this important issue. Young people are also introduced to ways they can do their part to take on this issue and make the world a more fair place.
The Fear of Too Much Justice : Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts by Stephen Bright
ISBN: 9781620978047

Publication Date: 2023

The Fear of Too Much Justice argues that the American criminal justice system perpetuates inequality based on race and poverty. Through compelling case studies and analysis, Bright illustrates how inadequate legal representation for the poor, racial bias in policing and sentencing, and excessive punishment contribute to a system that disproportionately harms marginalized communities. He contends that the fear of extending true justice to all has allowed these inequalities to persist, undermining the very principles of fairness and equality the system is supposed to uphold.
Immigration, Poverty, and Socioeconomic Inequality by David Card
ISBN: 9781610448048

Publication Date: 2013

David Card's Immigration, Poverty, and Socioeconomic Inequality analyzes the economic impacts of immigration, often challenging common negative perceptions. Through rigorous empirical research, Card examines how immigration affects wages, employment, and poverty levels, particularly for native-born workers. His work often finds that the negative impacts of immigration on the labor market are smaller than frequently assumed and can even be positive in some cases. Card's research contributes significantly to a more nuanced and data-driven understanding of the complex relationship between immigration and socioeconomic inequality.

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