I teach sociology at Princeton University. New book with Kathryn Edin and Luke Shaefer: The Injustice of Place.
Trenton, NJ and Baltimore, MD
Joined June 2009
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Excited to share new work at #ASA2024 on Monday @ 4pm in the Qual Methods session in 513F.
We draw on interviews with 99 READI Chicago participants as evidence of our hypothesis: trauma is a hidden problem of poverty in America.
@KathrynEdin @m_sendhil @Tijone
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At our lunchtime plenary, sociologists @KathrynEdin and @Tijone, authors of The Injustice of Place (which all #SummerSymposium attendees get a free e-copy of!) discuss their research and findings with NAHRO President @gguyfwha and SVP @hokiesean.
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When it comes to poverty in America many think about the low-income communities in big cities, reports @DavidMartinDavi @TPRNews.
But in fact, poverty has become entrenched in rural America. tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2…
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In light of Louisiana’s recent decision to require that the 10 commandments be posted in every public classroom, I’m reminded of this astute observation from Kurt Vonnegut.
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“All literature is contemporary to the reader who knows how to read.”
— Nicolás Gómez Dávila
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This project was the work of a wonderful team. Thanks to my co-authors @IanLundberg1, Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin. Made possible with @FFCWS data!
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Work of a terrific collaborative team! With Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin, @msalganik. Made possible with @FFCWS data!
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Exciting news! We’ve confirmed co-authors of The Injustice of Place, @KathrynEdin and @Tijone to speak at this year’s Summer Symposium. Register now and join us in Chicago for dynamic conversation about the past and future of #affordablehousing!
nahro.org/summer
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On a NEW EPISODE of the podcast, poverty researchers @KathrynEdin, @profshaefer, and @Tijone explain how centuries of resource extraction and racism have impoverished rural regions:
commonwealmagazine.org/podca…
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ICYMI, we recently spoke with @profshaefer about his latest book. In it, he and his co-authors use a measure called the Index of Deep Disadvantage that takes into account income, health, and social mobility for a more nuanced profile of communities facing challenges. Listen ▼
🎧New Podcast episode!🎧@profshaefer of @UmichPoverty discusses the new book that he co-authored w/@KathrynEdin & @Tijone. Learn what their Index of Deep Disadvantage showed about communities dealing with historical and current challenges. Listen here: irp.wisc.edu/resource/irp-bo…
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Yesterday, my legislative assistant Raina participated in the "Injustice of Place Book Symposium" at @princeton with @KathrynEdin, @Tijone, and @ProfShaefer to discuss the unseen complexities of extreme poverty. NJ12 is blessed to have such talented & committed poverty fighters.
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Join me along with @profshaefer, @Tijone, @DeatonAngus, @eduwonkette_jen, and more on 4/15 at @princeton for a Book Symposium on #TheInjusticeOfPlace! For more info: tinyurl.com/42tv44a8
ALT Flier for the Injustice of Place Book Symposium to be held April 15 4:30-6pm Eastern Time.
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Listen to @profshaefer discuss research in rural communities, valuing people's dignity & #TheInjusticeOfPlace on a recent episode of the Evidence In Action podcast with @swartell of @urbaninstitute !
Listen today: Luke Shaefer, coauthor of the new book, The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America, talks about the places in America where poverty remains deep and unrelenting—and the potential for #positivechange.
Listen at urbn.is/3v185x0.
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Former Institute advisor @KathrynEdin @Princeton spent years chronicling what life is like for America's poorest families. Now she discusses her work on America's most deeply disadvantaged places and their distinctive economic and social structures: bit.ly/3PVriIg
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You can see videos & catch up on conversations you might have missed w/Nick Jacobs on The Rural Voter, or @KathrynEdin & @Tijone on The Injustice of Place, at the website for my Reimagining Rural Policy initiative
brookings.edu/collection/rei…
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Strongly agree with @CitizenCohn —New Flint Anti-Poverty Program Should Be A Model For America | HuffPost Latest News. huffpost.com/entry/flint-cas…
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Next week! Join us for a discussion of The Injustice of Place with @KathrynEdin @profshaefer and @Tijone
uknow.uky.edu/uk-happenings/…
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Thrilled to be #OnTheFrontPorch TODAY alongside @OrrellAEI & @anthonypipa, discussing my recent book with @Tijone, #TheInjusticeOfPlace.
We will transcend mere academic discussion into the real-world implications & nuances of poverty in America. brookings.edu/events/on-the-…
