Offers a portrait of racial inequality based on an analysis of private wealth. This work analyzes wealth to uncover deep and persistent racial inequality in America, and shows how public policies have failed to redress the problem. It provides an empirical evidence that explains the racial inequality gap between blacks and whites.

It is also a powerful counterpoint to arguments against affirmative action and a direct challenge to current social welfare policies that are tilted towards the wealthy.

Preface to the New Edition
Preface
Introduction
1. Race, Wealth, and Equality
2. A sociology of wealth and Race Inequality
3. Studying Wealth
4. Wealth and Inequality in Anerica
5. A Story of Two Nations: Race and Wealth
6. The structuring of Racial Inequality in American Life
7. Getting Along Renewing America's Commitment to Racial Justice
Epilogue: Changing Context of Black Wealth/White Wealth: 1995-2005
1. Wealth Inequality Trends
2. The Emergence of Asset Based Policy
Appendix A
Appendix B
Notes
References
Index