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ⓘ About Matthew Desmond
About Matthew Desmond The American social scientist and writer Matthew Desmond is a well articulated voice with a lot to say, providing plenty insight and perspective on a range of different issues. An urban ethnographer, he has an academic background that’s hugely influential, speaking with a distinctive clarity and precision. A professor and lecturer as well as a writer, he produces numerous pieces, while also teaching others and providing his learned opinion. Focusing on non-fiction work and titles, his writing is primarily academic in nature, as he’s produced essays and pieces for various different publications. Winning awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, he’s worked with prize-winning authors as well, speaking out about a whole number of subjects.
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Racial Domination, Racial Progress
Book 2 of 6 · published 2009 Co-authored · Mustafa Emirbayer
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matthew Desmond?
About Matthew Desmond The American social scientist and writer Matthew Desmond is a well articulated voice with a lot to say, providing plenty insight and perspective on a range of different issues. An urban ethnographer, he has an academic background that's hugely influential, speaking with a distinctive clarity and precision. A professor and lecturer as well as a writer, he produces numerous pieces, while also teaching others and providing his learned opinion.
Which Matthew Desmond series should I start with?
Matthew Desmond's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is On the Fireline (2007).
How many books has Matthew Desmond written?
Matthew Desmond has 7 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2007 and 2023. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Anthologies.
In what order should Matthew Desmond's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 7 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Matthew Desmond's books organised into series?
This guide splits Matthew Desmond's 7 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (6 books); Anthologies (1 book).