The Dynamics of Opportunity in America: Evidence and Perspectives (Paperback, Softcover Repri)

Dedication.- Preface; Irwin Kirsch and Henry Braun .- Editors' Note.- Table of Contents.- About the Editors and Contributors.- List of Figures.- List of Tables. - 1. Introduction: Opportunity in America - Setting the Stage; Henry Braun and Irwin Kirsch .- PART I: Understanding Where We Are Today.- 2. Segregation, Race, and the Social Worlds of Rich and Poor; Douglas S. Massey and Jonathan Tannen .- 3. Federalism and Inequality in Education: What Can History Tell Us?; Carl Kaestle .- 4. The Changing Distribution of Educational Opportunities: 1993-2012; Bruce Baker, Danielle Farrie, and David G. Sciarra .- 5. The Dynamics of Opportunity in America: A Working Framework; Henry Braun .- PART II: The Labor Market.- 6. Wages in the United States: Trends, Explanations, and Solutions; Jared Bernstein.- 7. The Widening Socioeconomic Divergence in the U.S. Labor Market; Ishwar Khatiwada and Andrew M. Sum .- PART III: Education and Opportunity.- 8. Gates, Gaps, and Intergenerational Mobility: The Importance of an Even Start; Timothy M. (Tim) Smeeding .- 9. Quality and Equality in American Education: Systemic Problems, Systemic Solutions; Jennifer O'Day and Marshall S. Smith. - 10. Restoring Opportunity by Expanding Apprenticeship; Robert I. Lerman .- 11. Improving Economic Opportunity through Better Human Capital Investments for the Labor Market; Harry Holzer .- PART IV: Politics and the Road Ahead.- 12. Political and Policy Responses to Problems of Inequality and Opportunity: Past, Present, and Future; Leslie McCall .- 13. How Will We Know? The Case for Opportunity Indicators; Richard V. Reeves .- PART V: Seeking Inclusive Prosperity.- 14. Epilogue: Can Capitalists Reform Themselves?; Chrystia Freeland .- Appendix: Members of the Opportunity in America Advisory Panel.- Index.