Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City is a profound exploration by Princeton sociologist and MacArthur "Genius" Matthew Desmond. This book follows the lives of eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Through unforgettable scenes of hope and loss, Desmond reveals the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible.

Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation while offering fresh ideas for solving one of 21st-century America's most devastating problems. It is a vivid and unsettling read that opens our eyes to the challenges faced by those living in poverty.