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Chris Arnade is a writer and photographer focusing on poverty in America. His book, Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America, was published in 2019.

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To Be Studied, or Pitied?

by Chris Arnade May 15, 2020

Two books try to understand the other America,  and stumble along the way.

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