36 pages 1 hour read

Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer

$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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$2.00 a Day by Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer is a powerful investigation into severe poverty in the U.S., praised for its compelling storytelling and thorough research. While some critics find its policy solutions lacking depth, the personal narratives effectively highlight the human impact of extreme financial hardship. The book is a significant contribution to social policy literature.

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Who Should Read $2.00 a Day?

Readers of $2.00 a Day by Kathryn J. Edin and H. Luke Shaefer will appreciate in-depth explorations of poverty and social issues. Comparable to Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed and Matthew Desmond’s Evicted, this book is suited for those interested in economic disparities, public policy, and sociology.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Sociology
Business / Economics
History: World
Genre
Social Science
Themes
Society: Community