Genre: non-fiction / long-form journalism “Death by Gentrification” by Rebecca Solnit (1-18) How do they work in concert to create a network of inequality?.John Freeman’s work as book critic for National Public Radio ĭiscussion questions: After reading the book, consider Freeman’s statement that there are “many forces outside of wages,” which contribute to income inequality. Key Terms: anthology, inequality, precariat The book aims, he writes, to “create a framework that accounts for what it feels like to live in this America, a framework that can give space to the stories that reveal how many forces outside of wages lead to income inequality” (xii). Summary: In his introductory essay, Editor John Freeman reflects on his upbringing in Sacramento, provides brief summaries of the work that comprises the anthology, and establishes an overarching theme for Tales of Two Americas.
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