What was the focus of Myrdal's book "An American Dilemma"?
Race relations
Economic theory
Political science
Environmental issues
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Race relations were the central focus of Gunnar Myrdal's influential book "An American Dilemma." Published in 1944, the work examined the deep-seated contradictions between the American ideals of equality and democracy and the persistent reality of racial discrimination and segregation. Myrdal's comprehensive study provided a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and psychological factors contributing to racial inequality and called for sweeping reforms to address this pressing issue.
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