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Blending interviews with those most closely affected together with views from key commentators and experts the author creates a vivid picture of a system and societal failure, a failure both that is at once both embarrassing and avoidable
1. THE IMPORTANCE OF PLACES How do places affect life chances? Barnsley The role of local networks Tom Cultures of exclusion Colllyhurst Ricky The East End Will -- 2. CHANGING CHANCES The old days The Dearne Clinging to the past Claire and her family -- 3. ASPIRATIONS Home and family What do parents expect? Ashley -- 4. POVERTY AND WEALTH Real or relative? -- 5. SCHOOL Teenagers and the rejection of school Underachievement Ricky's school -- 6. CHANGING FAMILIES Iain Duncan Smith Rachel Attachment and uncertainty Robbie -- 7. STREET LIFE Criminal careers? Antisocial behaviour? -- 8. MAKING CHOICES Connexions Wombwell High School Unrealistic choices Bridging the Gap - a missed opportunity? Elvige -- 9. FURTHER TROUBLE Information Gaps David Willetts Colleges -- what are they for? Lord Young, Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships Apprentices Dropping Out Yasmin Lost opportunities -- 10. THE WORLD OF WORK The employers' view The call centre Workless Culture? Benefit dependency Will Solutions Rachel's job -- 11. RACE MATTERS Ray Lewis Poor White boys Broken Britain? Will -- 12. THE DIFFERENCE FOR GIRLS Motherhood and careers Rachel -- 13. REACHING OUT Long term problems, short term solutions Outreach in Barnsley -- 14. CONCLUSIONS Footnote - outcomes BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Includes bibliographical references (p 164-167)