social aspects

Economic inequality affects everybody. No matter how rich or poor you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your life--the place where you live, the opportunities you experience, the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money breaks down why the rich seem to be getting richer while the rest of us are struggling to just get by. With vivid, energetic illustrations, the use of graphs and charts, and tips for how to investigate topics of interest, readers learn the most important issues and ideas in economics to better understand the consequences of inequality.

"Anthology of essays exploring parity in education"--.

". . . presents a . . . record, enlivened with illustrations, of the world before cyberspace-from voicemails to blind dates to punctuation to civility. There are the small losses: postcards, the blessings of an adolescence largely spared of documentation, the Rolodex, and the genuine surprises at high school reunions. But there are larger repercussions, too: weaker memories, the inability to entertain oneself, and the utter demolition of privacy"--Provided by publisher.

"Portrays the breakdown of a society from a child's point of view, deep inside a land where millions of law-abiding citizens were targeted as threats, and then removed for extermination. This is the story of a brave girl who, despite not being Jewish, was perceived to be one of those threats and was compelled to keep her American identity secret for fear of her family's arrest, concentration camp placement, or worse. Fighting to see through a relentless barrage of Nazi lies and propaganda . . . 'American Shoes' illuminates one family's struggle to survive against impossible odds as a cataclysmic world war marched closer and closer until it was upon them"--Provided by publisher.

This biography of the controversial hip-hop star looks at how his alliance with a notorious street gang and how his story shines light on the long-running connection between rap, gangs, and police in New York City.

"97 percent of cases in the United States are disposed of quickly and quietly with plea deals, rather than the jury trials most of us envision. Over the last 200 years, the criminal justice system has come to prioritize speed and volume above all else. The central question our courts ask is not whether justice is being done, but how they can more efficiently herd bodies through a reductive, inadequate, inhuman process. The result is a massive underclass of people who are restricted from voting, working, and otherwise participating in society."--.

This title examines measures taken to combat COVID-19 such as lockdowns and closing of businesses and the economic consequences of these acts such as the permanent closing of retail stores, loss of income, discarding of farm products, record unemployment, the increase in use of social services such as food banks, and the relief brought by the HEROES Act.

"What does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court"--Provided by publisher.

"Looks at how the [COVID-19] pandemic affected various aspects of daily life. Changes to work, school, entertainment, and more have influenced the younger generations living through them, and these shifts could last far into the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Looks at how the [COVID-19] pandemic affected the economy. From lockdowns and business closures to supply chain issues, sporting event cancellations, and even success for certain industries, COVID-19 had a wide range of economic effects"--Provided by publisher.