Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas
A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of Three American Families
"Common Ground" is a non-fiction book that provides an in-depth examination of racial tensions in Boston, Massachusetts during the 1960s and 1970s, primarily focusing on the controversial issue of court-ordered busing to integrate public schools. The narrative follows three families - one African-American, one Irish-American, and one Yankee - to depict the effects of these tensions on the city's different communities. The book also explores the historical, political, and social context of these events, offering a comprehensive analysis of a critical period in American history.
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- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 659
- Original Language
- English
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- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)