The American Middle Class
The American Middle Class
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Just the Series: Class in America   

Series and Publisher: Class in America   

Annotation: Takes a close look at the segment of the population that lies between the poor and the rich, examining how this group has played an important role in U.S. society and how it has changed in recent decades.
Genre: [Government]
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #163196
Format: Library Binding
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/01/18
Pages: 112 pages
ISBN: 1-532-11403-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-532-11403-8
Dewey: 323.32
LCCN: 2017961016
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

ALA Booklist (Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2019)

Few books for young people tackle the topic of social class directly. An American studies professor at Macalester College, Harris "curates" the new Class in America series (8 titles), in which she and her coauthors present each topic through current and historical information as well as stories and insights. Probably most relevant to young people with some knowledge of social issues, the clearly written discussions place narratives and data within a broader context that makes them more meaningful. The books acknowledge the particular challenges faced by minority groups dealing with discrimination within American society. Illustrations, including graphs and archival images as well as many full-page colorful stock photos, appear on about half of the double-page spreads. The American Middle Class looks at the middle class, its heyday during the decades following WWII, and its ongoing decline. Presenting useful overviews of topics related to class differences, these books will leave readers with ideas to ponder.

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Horn Book (Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)
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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reading Level: 8.0
Interest Level: 7-12
Lexile: 1070L

The American Middle Class takes a close look at the segment of the population that lies between the poor and the rich, examining how this group has played an important role in US society and how it has changed in recent decades. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


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