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Book Synopsis: First published in 1999, Worlds Apart examined the nature of poverty through the stories of real people in three remote rural areas of the United States: New England, Appalachia, and the Mississippi Delta. In this new edition, Duncan returns to her original research, interviewing some of the same people as well as some new key informants. Duncan provides powerful new insights into the dynamics of poverty, politics, and community change.
“What stories Mil Duncan has to tell! In this new edition of her classic Worlds Apart, she offers sage advice about how to begin to reverse the dangerously growing divide between rich and poor in our country.”—Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone and Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis
“A mosaic of intimate portraits revealing the social, economic, and political isolation of rural poverty, Worlds Apart is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the root causes of inequality in America.”—Darren Walker, president, Ford Foundation
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Are you looking for a book that will open your eyes to the realities of poverty in rural America? Look no further than "Worlds Apart: Poverty and Politics in Rural America." Authored by Mil Duncan, this powerful book provides a deep and insightful look into the lives of real people living in remote rural areas of the United States. With new research and interviews conducted, Duncan sheds light on the dynamics of poverty, politics, and community change.
Through intimate portraits, "Worlds Apart" exposes the social, economic, and political isolation that plagues rural poverty. It's a must-read for those who want to truly understand the root causes of inequality in America. Join the thousands of readers who have gained valuable insights from this book, and take a step towards bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.
Rave reviews for "Worlds Apart" continue to pour in. Robert Putnam, renowned author of "Bowling Alone" and "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis," praises Mil Duncan's ability to provide sage advice on reversing the dangerous growing divide between the rich and the poor. Darren Walker, the president of Ford Foundation, calls it a "mosaic of intimate portraits" that will open your eyes to the realities of rural poverty.
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