Nicholas Lemann
Nicholas Lemann is an American journalist, educator, and author. He has served as a staff writer for The New Yorker and as the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Lemann is known for his work on the history of American society, particularly in relation to social and economic stratification. He has written several books, including 'The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America' and 'The Big Test: The Secret History of the American Meritocracy.'
Books
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1. The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America
The book chronicles the epic relocation of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North of the United States between World War I and the 1970s. This transformative movement, known as the Great Migration, is examined through the lens of its profound impact on American society, politics, and culture. The narrative delves into the hopes, struggles, and aspirations of the migrants as they sought better opportunities and faced the challenges of racism, economic hardship, and cultural adaptation in their new communities. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of how this demographic shift reshaped the urban landscape, influenced the civil rights movement, and ultimately altered the fabric of the nation.
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