Prosperity for All?

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Scholars of economics and social work investigate whether the all-time high employment among African Americans refutes the notion of a permanent disadvantaged black underclass, or has replaced one type of disadvantage with another so that newly employed minority workers will remain stuck in low-wage jobs by their lack of educational opportunities and entrenched racial discrimination. The nine studies and commentary are based on a 1998 conference at the Foundation in New York City. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Under the expert editorial guidance of Robert Cherrry and William Rodgers, Prosperity for All? provides an indepth set of articles on the economic boom and AfroAmerican experiences. While employment among blacks has risen to an alltime high, the book questions whether one type of disadvantage has been replaced by another, and examines what types of jobs are offered to AfroAmericans, and by whom. Excellent survey of the realities of the new prosperity for the underclass. Privacy in the Information Age Harry Henderson Facts on File 11 Penn Plaza, New York NY 100012006