The Vanishing Middle Class – Prejudice and Power in a Dual Economy

BY PETER TEMIN PAGES: 256 PRICE: 1,327 MIT PRESS As the rich-poor divide in America widens, there are fewer families in the middle. The MIT economist argues that American history and politics, particularly slavery and its aftermath, play an important part in this widening gap. The book explores the deterioration of the middle class and suggests ways to work towards greater equality.