Class & Inequality versus War Against the PoorRhetorical categoriesClass & InequalityWar Against the Poorbackground Author of 30 books; writes for journals and newspapers; BritishSociologist at Columbia University; AmericanYear published 2002 1992Use of support (statistics)Yes-lotsHistorical overviewNot as much; 15year old stats; seems to be opinionMain arguments Inequality is something that has replaced the concept of classWe blame the poor for being poor instead of helping themIntended audienceGeneral public; poor peoplePoliticians; studentsTone of voice Conversational Angry &
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