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This title in other formats:Urban Injustice: How Ghettos Happenby David Hilfiker
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"This accessible, clearly written book . . . may inspire ordinary people to work toward full desegregation of our society."-Publishers Weekly Hilfiker explains how, notwithstanding the various myths and legends of black urban poverty, the truth is that our government's social programs operate in such a way as to keep the vast majority of African Americans uneducated, in poor health, and literally separate. Dr. David Hilfikerhas lived and worked in medical recovery and housing shelters for the homeless in Washington, D.C., since 1983. Synopsis:A medical doctor's personal experience working in urban centres for the last twenty years leads him to draw on models from around the world to fight societal poverty. Synopsis:Notwithstanding the various myths of black urban poverty, our government's social programs in effect keep the vast majority of African Americans uneducated, in poor health, literally separate. Dr. Hilfiker points out that social welfare programs have not failed the middle-class. The book details the history, causes, and possible solutions to urban poverty, and includes a detailed bibliography. About the AuthorIn 1983 David Hilfiker moved to Washington, D.C., to practice medicine in the center of the city at Christ House, a medical recovery shelter for homeless men, where he and his family also lived. In 1990 he cofounded Josephs House, a community and hospice for formerly homeless men dying with AIDS. He lived there with his family for three years and continues to work there today. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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