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Book SynopsisSampson's study of 12 poor Black families in a Chicago suburb focuses on the potential of families to do what generations of reform could not. Should appeal to anyone involved with public policy, racial, or social issues.
Trade ReviewRecommended for professionals, practitioners, and graduate students. * CHOICE *
[Sampson] is truly a reflective urban education researcher and practitioner! The book is written in approachable style accessible to every reader...I would recommend it for pre- and in-service teachers, urban practitioners and policy researchers. It would be a worthy addition to libraries that serve those readers...a worthwhile addition to the literature on urban education and minority student success. * Education Review *
Table of Contents1 The Problem 2 Research Methods 3 Family and the Average Student 4 Family and the High Achiever 5 Family and the Low Acheiver 6 Summary and Conclusions 7 Theoretical and Public Policy Concerns
