Root Shock by Mindy Thompson Fullilove
How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do About It
This insightful work delves into the profound psychological and social impacts of urban renewal projects on African American communities in the United States. Through a series of poignant narratives and rigorous analysis, it explores how the forced displacement and destruction of neighborhoods disrupts the social fabric, leading to a phenomenon termed "root shock." This term encapsulates the trauma and disorientation experienced by individuals and communities uprooted from their homes, highlighting the long-lasting effects on mental health, community cohesion, and cultural identity. The book serves as a powerful critique of urban policy and a call to recognize and address the deep-seated consequences of such upheavals.
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- 2004
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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