The Origins Of The Urban Crisis by Thomas J. Sugrue
Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit
This insightful work delves into the complex socio-economic and political factors that led to the decline of American cities, particularly focusing on Detroit as a case study. It explores the post-World War II era, highlighting how racial discrimination, deindustrialization, and flawed urban policies contributed to the urban crisis. The narrative challenges the conventional wisdom that blames the urban decline solely on the 1960s riots and instead traces the roots back to systemic issues in the 1940s and 1950s, offering a comprehensive analysis of the enduring racial and economic inequalities that have shaped modern urban landscapes.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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