URBAN UNDERCLASS: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Encyclopedia of Sociology</i>

The classic reference “Encyclopedia of Sociology,” winner of the 1993 Dartmouth Medal, has been updated to reflect many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years. Articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion have been updated and expanded, and completely new articles have been written on topics such as the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.