Richard Rothstein
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Rothstein examines the idea "that America's cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation--that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, [he argues] that it was de jure segregation--the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments--that actually promoted the discriminatory patterns that continue to this day"--Amazon.com....
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This follow-up to The Color of Law, which brilliantly recounted how government at all levels created segregation, describes activities readers and supporters can do in their communities to challenge residential segregation and help remedy America's profoundly unconstitutional past.