Matthew Desmond
What’s inside
Evicted explores the issues of poverty and economic exploitation in American cities, focusing on eight families in Milwaukee struggling with housing.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the housing crisis in the U.S.
- Gaining insight into the lives of the impoverished
- Identifying systemic problems in urban housing
- Exploring potential policy solutions to reduce evictions
Key Points
- The Crisis of Housing Affordability
- The Impact of Eviction on Families
- Landlords’ Role and Profit
- The Intersection of Poverty and Housing
- Systemic Issues and Personal Stories
- Potential Solutions and Reforms
Who’s it For
- Sociologists
- Policy Makers
- Social Workers
- Economists
- General Readers interested in social justice
About the author
Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology known for his deep dives into poverty and inequality.