The Hidden Cost of Being African American: How Wealth Perpetuates Inequality

The Hidden Cost of Being African American

How Wealth Perpetuates Inequality

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Thomas M. Shapiro
Thomas M. Shapiro
2003 • 260 pages

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Shapiro, the author of "Black Wealth/White Wealth," blends personal stories, interviews, empirical data, and analysis to illuminate how family assets produce dramatic consequences in the everyday lives of ordinary citizens.

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