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Ain't No Makin' It: Aspirations and Attainment in a Low-Income Neighborhood, Third Edition 3rd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Jay MacLeod (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
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This classic text addresses one of the most important issues in modern social theory and policy: how social inequality is reproduced from one generation to the next. With the original 1987 publication of Ain't No Makin' It, Jay MacLeod brought us to the Clarendon Heights housing project where we met the 'Brothers' and the 'Hallway Hangers'. Their story of poverty, race, and defeatism moved readers and challenged ethnic stereotypes. MacLeod's return eight years later, and the resulting 1995 revision, revealed little improvement in the lives of these men as they struggled in the labor market and crime-ridden underground economy. The third edition of this classic ethnography of social reproduction brings the story of inequality and social mobility into today's dialogue. Now fully updated with thirteen new interviews from the original Hallway Hangers and Brothers, as well as new theoretical analysis and comparison to the original conclusions, Ain't No Makin' It remains an admired and invaluable text.

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  1. ISBN-13
    978-0813343587
  2. Edition
    3rd
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    March 9, 2018
  6. Language
    English
  7. File size
    2984 KB
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About the Author

Jay MacLeod

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BBTCHSM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 3rd edition (March 9, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2984 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 552 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not only informative, but a good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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MacLeod is where I first heard of reproductive theory-- social and cultural capital make up the foundation of my research now. He is a clear and descriptive writer, breaking down theory into very consumable pieces (which is amazing with Bourdieu!) and tells the story of the Brothers and the Hallway Hangers in such a way that you come to see not only the structural challenges these young men are dealing with, but the individual obstacles they must overcome as well. I highly suggest this book for anyone going into sociology, education, or, really, any field.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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Great Read!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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Aweful book but was as described and was what I needed for the sociology class I was taking.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
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Very satisfied with the price snd quality of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014
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Essential reading in the study of race and class in the US! Bought it for a class and was a lot cheaper than it would've been had I bought it at my local textbook store!
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sinisterslushie
3.0 out of 5 stars Honestly not a bad read, unless you do not like seeing the ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
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So I read this book for one of those bulls*** diversity classes in university. Honestly not a bad read, unless you do not like seeing the brutal reality of how s***ty and stupid people can be. It is depressing to see people give up before even trying. This book should not be used to support socialism or social justice. The author explores the lives of underprivileged young men, but very few of the young men do anything about their circumstances, even fewer put in enough effort to create a real change. I have gained a new perspective about the darkness of people and the failure of well intentions.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2012
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Excellent condition. Receive the book within a few days of placing the order. I love the fact that seller gives its proceeds to a cause. I love Amazon !!
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