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Item Details
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A COVENANT WITH COLOR
RACE AND SOCIAL POWER IN BROOKLYN, 1636-1990 |
| By: |
Craig Steven Wilder |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£43.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0231119062 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780231119061 |
| Publisher: |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
4 August, 2000 |
| Series: |
The Columbia History of Urban Life |
| Pages: |
340 |
| Description: |
In this social history of Brooklyn, Craig Steven Wilder contends that power relations are the starting point for understanding the area's turbulent racial dynamics. He explores the evolution of the Brooklyn ghetto and uses Brooklyn as a lens through which to view larger issues in America. |
| Synopsis: |
In this social history of Brooklyn, Craig Steven Wilder contends that power relations are the starting point for understanding the area's turbulent racial dynamics. He explores the evolution of the Brooklyn ghetto and uses Brooklyn as a lens through which to view larger issues in America. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations, 1 map |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Columbia University Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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