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Sociological Spectrum
Mid-South Sociological Association
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Original Articles

Race, poverty, family structure, and the inequality of schools

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Pages 55-76 | Received 10 Jul 1996, Accepted 18 Mar 1997, Published online: 30 Jul 2010

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