{"product_id":"the-student-debt-crisis-americas-moral-urgency-hardcover","title":"The Student Debt Crisis: America's Moral Urgency - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamal Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAl Sharpton\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A profoundly moving, well-researched examination of a uniquely American crisis.\" --\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As the student-debt crisis continues to persist, many will find this book insightful, well researched, and easy to read.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe student debt crisis is a civil rights issue, and it's time we start treating it like one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on extensive interviews with students, college administrators, policymakers, and other leaders, \u003cem\u003eThe Student Debt Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates one of the nation's most urgent and pressing civil rights questions of the last three decades: Who gets to go to college? This book comprehensively examines the history and current state of the student debt crisis in the US. With a focus on the moral imperative of ensuring equal access to higher education, \u003cem\u003eThe Student Debt Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black and brown students, particularly Black women. By delving into the history and practical realities of student debt, higher-education journalist Jamal Watson sheds light on the challenges faced by debt-laden college graduates and non-graduates alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the rising number of borrowers defaulting on their loans to the barriers that hinder accessibility for those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, Watson offers a deeper understanding of the student debt crisis on macro and micro levels. As the spotlight on student debt continues to grow, \u003cem\u003eThe Student Debt Crisis\u003c\/em\u003e is a vital resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of this issue. From policymakers shaping paths of action to families and students navigating educational choices, this book offers essential insights and potential solutions to these pressing challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8.63 x 5.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964682633517,"sku":"9781506495163","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-student-debt-crisis-americas-moral-urgency-hardcover-2696309.webp?v=1775476686","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-student-debt-crisis-americas-moral-urgency-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}