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Invisible Americans

The Tragic Cost of Child Poverty

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"A clarion call to address this most unjust blight upon the American landscape. Madrick has provided a valuable service in presenting a highly readable and cogent argument for change."—Mark R. Rank, The Washington Post
By official count, more than one out of every six American children live beneath the poverty line. But statistics alone tell little of the story. In Invisible Americans, Jeff Madrick brings to light the often invisible reality and irreparable damage of child poverty in America. Keeping his focus on the children, he examines the roots of the problem, including the toothless remnants of our social welfare system, entrenched racism, and a government unmotivated to help the most voiceless citizens. Backed by new and unambiguous research, he makes clear the devastating consequences of growing up poor: living in poverty, even temporarily, is detrimental to cognitive abilities, emotional control, and the overall health of children. The cost to society is incalculable. The inaction of politicians is unacceptable. Still, Madrick argues, there may be more reason to hope now than ever before. Rather than attempting to treat the symptoms of poverty, we might be able to ameliorate its worst effects through a single, simple, and politically feasible policy that he lays out in this impassioned and urgent call to arms.
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      Holter Graham's narration reflects the frustration expressed by economist Jeff Madrick in this thorough examination of the poverty that exists among 13 million of America's children. Graham demonstrates a gift for emphasis in each sentence as Madrick demonstrates how the U.S. has amplified child poverty through attitudes embedded in government policies--for example, classism, racism, and sexism. These drastically diminish social services, disproportionately hurting children. In the final chapters, as Madrick offers solutions, Graham's warmer tone captures the genuine care the author has for the children whose quality of life he believes can be improved by the programs he champions. L.E. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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