Reconsidering the Urban Disadvantaged

Scott W. Allard and Mario L. Small

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2013, vol. 647, issue 1, 6-20

Abstract: The recent economic recession and a sluggish recovery have made conditions especially precarious for the most disadvantaged members of the urban poor population—those with criminal records, health conditions, undocumented status, or unstable housing. We argue that the fewer the resources to which people have access, the more their circumstances will depend on the organizations in which they participate, the systems in which these organizations operate, and the institutions governing the behavior of both. We call for a renewed focus on systems, institutions, and organizations among researchers who study urban disadvantage, and review a series of studies that show the promise of these perspectives.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1177/0002716213479317

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