Life At The Bottom

by: Theodore Dalrymple

in: Sociology

Summary:

The book presents a series of essays that delve into the harsh realities of life for the underclass in contemporary British society, examining the self-destructive behaviors and attitudes perpetuated by welfare dependency and a victimhood culture. It offers a critical perspective on the social policies and intellectual beliefs that the author argues enable and exacerbate the cycle of poverty and despair.

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