The Containment by Michelle Adams
Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North
The Containment examines Detroit’s effort to desegregate schools in the 1960s–70s, following activists, judges, and political leaders who pursued a regional plan to integrate city and suburban districts. The book centers on the legal battle culminating in the 1974 Milliken v. Bradley decision, which prevented suburbs from being included in integration remedies and helped entrench enduring educational and racial inequalities. Through portraits of key figures and moments, it explains how legal and political choices shaped the city’s fate.
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- Published
- 2025
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- Pages
- 528
- Original Language
- English
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