Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

By Matthew Desmond

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize | A Modern Classic in Social Justice Literature

In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur "Genius" Matthew Desmond delivers an unflinching, deeply human look into poverty and housing instability in America. Following eight struggling families in Milwaukee, Desmond explores the devastating impact of eviction, the role of landlords in economic exploitation, and the systemic failures that perpetuate housing crises.

Why Read This Book?

• Groundbreaking Reporting: Based on years of fieldwork and data collection, Evicted offers a comprehensive look at the housing crisis.
• Powerful Human Stories: Captivating narratives that highlight the struggles and resilience of families facing eviction.
• Nationally Recognized: Named one of the best books of the decade by TIME and praised by thought leaders, including former President Barack Obama.

Award-Winning Recognition

• Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction
• National Book Critics Circle Award
• PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction
• The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction
• Named Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Bloomberg, and more.

Critical Acclaim

"Evicted is that rare work that has something genuinely new to say about poverty." — San Francisco Chronicle

"Gripping and moving—tragic, too." — Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones

"Evicted stands among the very best of the social justice books." — Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto

Book Details

• Format: Hardcover | Paperback | eBook | Audiobook
• ISBN-13: 9780553447439
• ISBN-10: 0553447432
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Publication Date: March 1, 2016

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Gain unparalleled insights into the housing crisis and the struggles of the working poor. Buy Evicted today and be part of the conversation on housing justice.