Matthew Desmond Books in Order

Matthew Desmond is a renowned American sociologist and urban ethnographer. As the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University, he leads research initiatives as Co-Director of the Justice and Poverty Project. Desmond is a prolific author, having written several influential books, including the critically acclaimed "On the Fireline" and the award-winning "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." His groundbreaking work on poverty in America earned him a MacArthur "Genius" grant in 2015. Desmond's research and writing have garnered widespread recognition for shedding light on the often-overlooked struggles of low-income communities. His work continues to shape the national conversation on poverty and social justice.