Book Discussion Group- Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond
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This event will be held off-site at Aurelio's Pizza 1445 W. Lake St. Addison, IL
In this landmark book, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to reveal how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly perpetuate poverty. Financially secure individuals and institutions exploit the poor by driving down wages while forcing them to overpay for housing and access to cash and credit. Policies and economic structures prioritize the subsidization of wealth for those who need it least, rather than alleviating poverty. Exclusive communities stockpile opportunities, creating stark divides between concentrated wealth and deep poverty.Some lives are made small so that others may grow.
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- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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- Off-Site: Aurelio's Pizza
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