{"product_id":"the-student-debt-crisis-americas-moral-urgency","title":"The Student Debt Crisis: America's Moral Urgency","description":"\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\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1506495168\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781506495163\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Watson, Jamal, Sharpton, Al, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Broadleaf Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadleaf Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2025)","offer_id":45658275610821,"sku":"9781506495163","price":23.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781506495163.jpg?v=1768899293","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-student-debt-crisis-americas-moral-urgency","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}