48 pages 1 hour read

Jonathan Kozol

Savage Inequalities

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991

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Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities exposes stark disparities in America's public education system. Readers praise its compelling, firsthand accounts and vivid portrayal of inequities, urging systemic change. However, some criticize it for lacking proposed solutions. Overall, the book is lauded as a critical, eye-opening work that highlights urgent societal issues.

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Who Should Read Savage Inequalities?

Readers who appreciate Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol are likely passionate about social justice, education reform, and policy analysis. They may also enjoy works like Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich and The Shame of the Nation by Jonathan Kozol, which similarly explore systemic inequities.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Education
Race / Racism
Sociology
Themes
Society: Education
Genre
Education