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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
by Matthew Desmond
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Science & Math
Behavioral Sciences
Politics & Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Poverty
Sociology
Urban
Class
Politics & Government
Public Affairs & Policy
Self Service
Custom Stores
Report Poor Quality
Table of Contents
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Summary
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: The Business of Owning the City
Chapter 2: Making Rent
Chapter 3: Hot Water
Chapter 4: A Beautiful Collection
Chapter 5: Thirteenth Street
Chapter 6: Rat Hole
Chapter 7: The Sick
Chapter 8: Christmas in Room 400
Chapter 9: Order Some Carryout
Chapter 10: Hypes for Hire
Chapter 11: The 'Hood is Good
Chapter 12: Disposable Ties
Chapter 13: E-24
Chapter 14: High Tolerance
Chapter 15: A Nuisance
Chapter 16: Ashes on Snow
Chapter 17: This is America
Chapter 18: Lobster on Food Stamps
Chapter 19: Little
Chapter 20: Nobody Wants the North Side
Chapter 21: Bigheaded Boy
Chapter 22: If They Give Momma the Punishment
Chapter 23: The Serenity Club
Chapter 24: Can't Win For Losing
Key Takeaways
Eviction's role in perpetuating poverty
Challenges in accessing safe and affordable housing
Gender and racial disparities in eviction
Prevalence of informal evictions
Psychological impacts of eviction
Financial strain of housing costs
Systemic factors contributing to eviction
Social consequences of eviction
Lack of support services
Housing as a human right
Questions
How prevalent is eviction in American cities, particularly among low-income communities?
What are the consequences of eviction for families and individuals?
What role does the private rental market play in the perpetuation of poverty, particularly in urban areas?
Why are so many low-income families unable to secure safe and affordable housing?
What is the nature of the relationship between landlords and tenants in low-income neighborhoods?
To what extent do structural factors contribute to the perpetuation of poverty?
How does eviction disproportionately affect women and children, and what are the underlying reasons for this disparity?
How does eviction contribute to the cycle of poverty?
How does eviction affect communities and neighborhoods?
What potential solutions exist to address the affordable housing crisis and the eviction epidemic?
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Chapter Summaries
Key Takeaways
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