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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 poo
r.


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.

 

Rose, Stephen J.  Social Stratification in the United States: The New American Profile Poster.  New York: N
ew 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.