Why does inequality have such a hold on American society and public policy? And what can we; as citizens; do about it? Inequality in America takes an in-depth look at individual-level and systemic inequality; focusing in particular on race; poverty; and gender; across a wide range of issues from housing and education to crime; employment and health. Caliendo shows how individual-level prejudice and systemic inequality are interrelated; how individual beliefs and attitudes can affect public opinion and lawmakers' policy solutions and how systemic barriers to advancement as a result of these policies then contribute to individual perceptions; creating a cycle of disadvantage and advantage that can be difficult to break; though not impossible.Feature boxes throughout the book offer insight into key public figures who have worked to combat inequality and suggestions for individual action. Concise and written in an accessible manner; Inequality in America paves the way for students to think critically about the effects of the attitudes; behaviors and structures of inequality.
#180066 in Books James M Dubik 2016-07-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .80 x 6.10l; .0 #File Name: 0813168295236 pagesJust War Reconsidered Strategy Ethics and Theory Battles and Campaigns Series
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. James Dubik Fills a Critical Gap in Jus en Bello LiteratureBy CustomerJames Dubik's Just War Reconsidered fills a critical gap in the Just War tradition. Walzer; Orend et al. have written exhaustively on the the conduct of war-fighting and what is demanded of soldiers in the fight: principally; that they adhere to military necessity; civilian distinction; proportionality and humanity and that they win quickly and decisively in their tactical or operational engagements. Dubik; a true warrior-philosopher; with many years of combat experience at the operational and strategic levels of war; wisely recommends jus en bello be expanded to hold senior military and civilian officials responsible for how they wage war. In a Walzer-esque manner; Dubik brilliantly weaves several important historical and contemporary case studies into his analysis and ends the book with a practical framework for leaders to follow to wage war in a manner that is consistent with the Just War tradition.This book is a must read for any soldier; statesmen or aspiring national security practitioner.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Ethics matter. A must read book!By CustomerThis book is a must read. Author; General Dubik gave me his first hand insight of war. His writing style also captured my intrigue.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RWBI does fill the gap as promised.
