Background
Wilson, William Julius was born on December 20, 1935 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Esco and Pauline (Bracy) Wilson.
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In a work that will significantly influence the political discussion with respect to race and class politics, one of the country's most influential sociologists focuses on the rising inequality in American society and the need for a progressive, multiracial political coalition to combat it. The culmination of decades of distinguished scholarship, The Bridge over the Racial Divide brilliantly demonstrates how political power is disproportionately concentrated among the most advantaged segments of society and how the monetary, trade, and tax policies of recent years have deepened this power imbalance. Developing his earlier views on race in contemporary society, William Julius Wilson gives a simple, straightforward, and crucially important diagnosis of the problem of rising social inequality in the United States and details a set of recommendations for dealing with it. Wilson argues that as long as middle- and working-class groups are fragmented along racial lines, they will fail to see how their combined efforts could change the political imbalance and thus promote policies that reflect their interests. He shows how a vision of American society that highlights racial differences rather than commonalities makes it difficult for Americans to see the need and appreciate the potential for mutual political support across racial lines. Multiracial political cooperation could be enhanced if we can persuade groups to focus more on the interests they hold in common, including overcoming stagnating and declining real incomes that relate to changes in the global economy, Wilson argues. He advocates a cross-race, class-based alliance of working-and middle-class Americans to pursue policies that will deal with the eroding strength of the nation's equalizing institutions, including public education, unions, and political structures that promote the interests of ordinary families. He also advocates a reconstructed "affirmative opportunity" program that benefits African Americans without antagonizing whites. Using theoretical arguments and case studies, Wilson examines how a broad-based political constituency can be created, sustained, and energized. Bold, provocative, and thoughtful, The Bridge over the Racial Divide is an essential resource in considering some of the most pressing issues facing the American public today. This book is a copublication with the Russell Sage Foundation.
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This new paperback edition includes a major new essay in which William Julius Wilson not only reflects on the debate surrounding his book, but also presents a provocative discussion of race, class, and social policy. "Wilson has written a profound and provocative book that is destined to become a classic in the field. He has articulated the issues with which future researchers will have to deal. Truly, he has made a contribution to social science."--Wilson Record, American Journal of Sociology "The intellectual strength of this book lies in his capacity to integrate disparate findings from historical studies, social theory and research on contemporary trends into a complex and original synthesis that challenges widespread assumptions about the cause of black disadvantage and the way to remove it."--Paul Starr, New York Times Book Review This is a short but important book. . . . Wilson presents a cogent and convincing interpretation of how the changing political and economic structure of the United States profoundly affected the position of black Americans."--Pierre van den Berghe, Sociology and Social Research "This publication is easily one of the most erudite and sober diagnoses of the American black situation. Students of race relations and anybody in a policy-making position cannot afford to bypass this study."--Ernest Manheim, Sociology
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"The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policy makers grapple with the problems of an enlarged underclass they--as well as community leaders and all concerned Americans of all races--would be advised to examine Mr. Wilson's incisive analysis."--Robert Greenstein, New York Times Book Review "'Must reading' for civil-rights leaders, leaders of advocacy organizations for the poor, and for elected officials in our major urban centers."--Bernard C. Watson, Journal of Negro Education "Required reading for anyone, presidential candidate or private citizen, who really wants to address the growing plight of the black urban underclass."--David J. Garrow, Washington Post Book World Selected by the editors of the New York Times Book Review as one of the sixteen best books of 1987. Winner of the 1988 C. Wright Mills Award of the Society for the Study of Social Problems.
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Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, Wilson offers essential information and a number of solutions to policymakers. The Truly Disadvantaged is a wide-ranging examination, looking at the relationship between race, employment, and education from the 1950s onwards, with surprising and provocative findings. This second edition also includes a new afterword from Wilson himself that brings the book up to date and offers fresh insight into its findings. “The Truly Disadvantaged should spur critical thinking in many quarters about the causes and possible remedies for inner city poverty. As policymakers grapple with the problems of an enlarged underclass they—as well as community leaders and all concerned Americans of all races—would be advised to examine Mr. Wilson's incisive analysis.”—Robert Greenstein, New York Times Book Review
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When first published in 1980, The Declining Significance of Race immediately sparked controversy with its contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This new edition of the seminal book includes a new afterword in which William Julius Wilson not only reflects on the debate surrounding the book, but also presents a provocative discussion of race, class, and social policy. “The intellectual strength of this book lies in his capacity to integrate disparate findings from historical studies, social theory and research on contemporary trends into a complex and original synthesis that challenges widespread assumptions about the cause of black disadvantage and the way to remove it.”—Paul Starr, New York Times Book Review “This publication is easily one of the most erudite and sober diagnoses of the American black situation. Students of race relations and anybody in a policy-making position cannot afford to bypass this study.”—Ernest Manheim, Sociology
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The Declining Significance of Race: Blacks and Changing American Institutions The Declining Significance of Race: Blacks and Changing American Institutions by Wilson, William Julius ( Author ) Paperback Jun- 2012 Paperback Jun- 27- 2012
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Wilson, William Julius was born on December 20, 1935 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Esco and Pauline (Bracy) Wilson.
Bachelor, Wilberforce University, 1958. Master of Arts, Bowling Green State University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1966.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Massachusetts, 1982. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Long Island University, 1982. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Columbia College, Santa Clara University, Loyola College, 1988.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), De Paul University, 1989. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Marquette University, Mount Holyoke College, 1989. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), New School for Social Research, 1991.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Bard College, 1992. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), John Jay School Criminal Justice, 1992. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Pennsylvania, 1993.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Southern Illinois University, 1993. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Northwestern University, 1993. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Bowling Green State University, 1994.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), State University of New York, Binghamton, 1994. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Princeton University, 1995. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Columbia University.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Rutgers University. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Haverford College, 1996. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Johns Hopkins University.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Morehouse College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Niagara University, 1997. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Dartmouth College, 1997.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Amsterdam, 1998. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Clarion University, 1999. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Colgate University, 1999.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Clark University, 1999. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Bates College, 1999. Doctor (honorary), Northeastern University, 1999.
Doctor (honorary), Macalester College Ohio State University, 2001. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Occidental College, 2001. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2001.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Lawrence University, 2001. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), U Miami, 2002. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), others.
Assistant professor, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, 1965-1969;
associate professor, U. Massachusetts, 1969-1971;
visiting associate professor, University of Chicago, 1971-1972;
associate professor department sociology, University of Chicago, 1972-1975;
professor, University of Chicago, since 1975;
department chairman sociology, University of Chicago, since 1978;
Lucy Flower professor urban sociology, University of Chicago, 1980-1984;
Lucy Flower distinguished service professor, University of Chicago, since 1984;
Lucy Flower University professor, 1990-1996;
Malcolm Wiener Professor of social policy, Harvard University, 1996-1998;
Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University, since 1998. Member board university publications University of Chicago Press, 1975-1979. Board directors Center for National Policy, since 1988, Center for Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences, since 1988, Twentieth Century Fund, since 1992, Jerome Levy Institute, since 1992, Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation, since 1993.
Member domestic strategy group Aspen Institute, since 1992. Board directors Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia.
( In a work that will significantly influence the politic...)
(The Declining Significance of Race: Blacks and Changing A...)
( When first published in 1980, The Declining Significanc...)
( This new paperback edition includes a major new essay i...)
( Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson tak...)
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Board directors Social Science Research Council, 1979-1984, Chicago Urban League, 1983-1997, Spencer Foundation, 1987-1997, George M. Pullman Foundation, 1986-1993, Russell Sage Foundation, 1989-1998, National Humanities Center, 1990-1995, PolicyLink, since 2000. Member Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences, 1995-2001. National board directors A. Philip Randolph Institute, since 1981, Institute Research on Poverty, 1983-1987.
Trustee Spelman College, 1989-1998, Bard College, since 2001;board governors Levy Economics Institute, since 2001. Member President Commission on White House Fellowships, 1994-2001. Member President Committee National Medal Science, 1994-1998.
Trustee Wilberforce University. Board advisors Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute, since 1995, United Negro College Fund, since 1996. Member scholars' council Library. of Congress, since 2002, council academic advisors Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, since 2003.
With United States Army, 1958-1960. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Political and Social Science, American Academy Arts and Sciences (Talcott Parsons Social Sciences prize, 2003). Member National Academy of Sciences, National Academy Education, American Philosophical Society, Institute of Medicine, British Academy, American Sociological Association (president 1989-1990, committee for public understanding of sociology award 1998, Sydney M. Spivack award 1977, DuBois, Johnson, Frazier award 1990, Lester F. Ward Distinguished Contributions to Applied Sociology award 1998), Society for Study Social Problems (C. Wright Mills award 1988), Sociological Research Association (president 1987-1988), Consortium of Social Science Association (president 1993-1994), International Sociological Association, Chicago Urban League (Beautiful People award 1979).
Married Mildred Marie Hood, August 31, 1957. Children: Colleen, Lisa. Married Beverly Ann Huebner, August 30, 1970.
Children: Carter, Paula.