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The Working Poor: Invisible in America
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A great case study in factors that contribute to poverty.

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Löki Gale
Feb 25, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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So many highlights, golden nuggets of information, and astute observations within this very comprehensive - yet slim - text that I am not even sure where to begin.

I would hope that conservatives and progressives alike could gain much insight from Shipler's very thorough case analysis of those in poverty - yet working, but I am not sure.

Well written and heart-wrenching, I recommend this book to everybody.
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