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Wolf, Edward N. Top Heavy:
The Increasing Inequality of Wealth in America and What Can Be Done About
It. New York: New Press, 2002.
Location: Davis - HJ4120 .W65 2002 - This popular book provides
an easy-to-read format and is very clear in discussing the increasing gap
between America's "haves" and "have-nots." In addition, Wolff offers
his own solution to this ever-growing problem: a wealth tax which would
bring in additional money to be redistributed to America's poor.
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Fischer, Claude S., Michael Hout, Martin Sanchez Jankowski, et al.
Inequality by Design: Cracking the Bell Curve Myth. Princeton:
Princeton University Press, 1996.
Location: Davis - BF431 .I513 1996 - This book discusses
the policy decisions of the U.S. and how they serve to reinforce the stratification
of American society. In addition, perceived "intelligence" and
education level is discussed as a key contributor to the stratification
of society.
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Rose, Stephen J. Social Stratification in the United States:
The New American Profile Poster. New York: New Press, 2000.
Location: Davis Reference - HC106.8 .R663 2000 - This
easily accessible source brings together data on wealth, race, income,
and more. There are lots of relevant tables, charts, and other
graphics that help to simplify the issue of social stratificaiton in America.
This book also includes a wall-sized poster which displays social
stratification statistics by race, gender, and class. Almost all
critical data related to stratification is compiled in this source.
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