One of the most influential theories of urban transformation that helped to explain the deterioration of black neighborhoods was put forth by which American sociologist?
A)William Julius Wilson
B)St.Clair Drake
C)Horace Cayton
D)Mike Davis

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Wilson's theory of the "Truly Disadvantaged" argued that the concentration of poverty and disadvantage in inner-city neighborhoods, particularly among African Americans, was due to a combination of economic restructuring, deindustrialization, and suburbanization. He argued that joblessness and social isolation were key factors in the social disorganization and decay of these neighborhoods. Wilson's work had a significant influence on urban policy and debates about race and poverty in America.

One of the Most Influential Theories of Urban Transformation That