economic conditions

This book describes the vast size and scope of the American economy, explains how it functions, and examines some of the challenges it faces, such as inflation, government regulation, off-shoring, and corporate scandals.

Explores the poverty rate in the United States since the 2008 economic recession and argues that the disparities between African Americans' net wealth and that of white Americans come down to racial inequalities as well as trouble from the Great Recession. Discusses the term "Toxic Inequality," defined as the combination of income inequality and racial inequity, and offers advice for social reform.

Dr. Susan Shillinglaw of the Center for Steinbeck Studies discusses labor exploitation in the Salinas Valley during the Depression era to reinforce an appreciation of the lifestyle faced by migrant laborers.

"An acclaimed historian explodes the myth about the 'special relationship' between Americans and their guns, revealing that savvy 19th century businessmen--not gun lovers--created American gun culture"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs, primary source documents, and firsthand accounts describe the history of the Great Depression during the 1930s, focusing on what was happening in the United States.

"The Great Depression in the United States had wide-ranging effects on people of all walks of life"--.

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economicsexamines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to decrease disparities. Features include essential facts, 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.

Explores why the American Dream is in jeopardy for millions of American children due to a growing opportunity gap between affluent and disadvantaged kids. Includes suggestions for creating more upward mobility, and features personal narratives and the latest research.