Includes bibliographical references (p. 162-184) and index.
Contents
Widening gap : increasing interracial and intraracial inequality -- General inequality in American society and the widening of the gap within races -- Inequality and the widening gap between the races -- Education and earnings inequality among family heads -- Family structure, labour force participation and earnings inequality -- Forecasts and prospects -- Remedies for racial economic inequality -- Conclusions and policy directions.