Poverty, by America

This book builds on the themes of poverty and inequality that Matthew Desmond explored in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." While "Evicted" focused on the micro-level impact of housing instability, "Poverty, by America" broadens the scope to examine systemic causes and the role of the affluent.

Matthew Desmond's approach in this book is notable for directly implicating the wealthy and middle class in the perpetuation of poverty, rather than solely focusing on the experiences of the poor. It challenges readers to consider their own complicity and the structural mechanisms that maintain economic inequality.