When first published in 1980, "The Declining Significance of Race "immediately sparked controversy with its contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This new edition of the seminal book includes a new afterword in which William Julius Wilson not only reflects on the debate surrounding the book, but also presents a provocative discussion of race, class, and social policy. The intellectual strength of this book lies in his capacity to integrate disparate findings from historical studies, social theory and...
When first published in 1980, "The Declining Significance of Race "immediately sparked controversy with its contentious thesis that race was becomi...
