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Savage Inequalities

Children in America's Schools

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Savage Inequalities

By: Jonathan Kozol
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Jonathan Kozol traveled from the most blighted neighborhoods of Chicago to the urban wreckage of Camden, New Jersey; from the ghetto suburbs of Detroit to inner-city San Antonio; East St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Everywhere, he discovered separate systems of public schools, with the children of America's poor condemned to schools that are underfunded, understaffed, physically crumbling, and imbued with despair.

The richest Americans congratulate themselves on the large sums they invest in their children's schools, while the poor actually devote proportionally larger shares of their incomes to education. Savage Inequalities carries a sense of urgency and immediacy, and will certainly revive debate on the most vital, fundamental, and controversial issue facing America today!

©2010 Jonathan Kozol (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Education Politics & Government Public Policy Social Social Policy Sociology Discrimination Social justice

Critic reviews

"This important, eye-opening report is a ringing indictment of the shameful neglect that has fostered a ghetto school system in America." (Publishers Weekly)

"Shocked by the persistent segregation and bias in poorer neighborhoods, Kozol describes the garrison-like campuses located in high-crime areas, which often lack the most basic needs. Rooms with no heat, few supplies or texts, labs with no equipment or running water, sewer backups, fumes, and overwhelming fiscal shortages combine to create an appalling scene. This is raw stuff." (Library Journal)

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Excellent book. Compelling story that paints a clear picture of injustice in school systems across the country.

Excellent book for budding education professionals

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I really enjoyed how Jonathan captured what I call, a day in the life of a black child.

The truth of our children

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This is an eye-opening look at the reality of schools in the areas people don't like to think too hard about.

An important listen

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this book was very good at showing the discrepancy between the wealthy and poor in education.

a real eye opener

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All educators, parents,law makers, students, and anyone else connected to education should read this book!!!

Amazing!

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This book really sheds light on the ugly truths in the history of American urban education. It’s sad to say that after approximately 30 years, we still see the same Savage inequalities in schools serving students furthest from opportunity. Thank you for your attention to the students that need us most.

A great reminder of the holding pattern we are in an urban education

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A classic sociological work. I loved the book even though it made me incredibly sad.

A sociological must-read.

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The author tirelessly repeats himself over and over, complaining about the evils of parents who wish to use their means to benefit their children.

A Shameless Battle Cry For Naked Socialism

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I would delete it from my library if I could. Nothing but a waste of shelf space.

one of the worst books ever written

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