The contributors identify the increasing differences in income and social status between rich and poor, Anglos and Latinos, men and women, immigrant and native born, and suggest policy options that will reverse the growth of social inequality. National data as well as a series of case studies from important Latino cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago and Miami are presented.
The Failure of Elites is unique as an in-depth study of an operative elite in a country undergoing substantial modernizing change while experiencing profound conflict, including armed insurgency and terrorism. The book combines a historical account of elite succession with an analysis of the social characteristics of incumbent elites. In particular, it describes the rise to power of a middle-sector elite, its subsequent fragmentation and loss of impetus toward reform, as well as diminished contact with the Venezuelan people. The author explores in detail the career lines and private lives of the elite, the structure of intraelite communications, and the ideologies and behavior of men who hold power. Each of these perspectives builds on distinctive types of data and on novel techniques appropriate to the particular analysis.Bonilla's study includes an examination of the more reticent and inaccessible power wielders--the military, proscribed parties, and the United States Community--as well as an appraisal of elite capacity to meet challenges emerging in the current decade. On a broader basis, the book raises serious questions as to the ability of democratic, reform-minded elites in countries like Venezuela to bring about the profound transformation needed to free such nations from poverty and social inequality.
THE STREET TEST The most important trait your brother officers will be looking for in you is courage. They will be watching to see how you handle yourself on hot calls that may involve physical confrontation. You must answer the age-old unasked question that is posed to every rookie: How will you react in a confrontation?You see, it does not really matter if you are a highly intelligent person, or that you sailed through field training with the "future super cop" label stamped on your forehead. When you hit the streets on your own, you have no reputation and you are starting from scratch. The one thing you want most of all is respect, but the only way to gain that respect is to earn it...To learn more about the Street Test and other aspects of being a police officer, support our book and let us know how you liked it. Then visit us at https://www.facebook.com/theReducer/This is the 2nd edition of the original and classic So You Want To Be A Cop.
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