Jay MacLeod, author "Aint No Makin' It"

(NECN) - He has dedicated three decades to chronicling the life and times of Americans who are far too often far too invisible. Jay MacLeod is the author of a powerful book that has become required reading, for anyone who cares about race, poverty and equality. While working on his thesis back in the 1980's Jay immersed himself in the culture of a public housing development. The book that resulted became a best seller in the academic world and required reading for sociology students around the country. read more

NECN | August 8, 2008

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