Tracked shipping to Taiwan with premium packaging for just NT$300 

Ship to
Taiwan
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Death of a Suburban Dream: Race and Schools in Compton, California (Politics and Culture in Modern America)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.4 x 15.0 x 3.6 cm
Weight
0.70 kg.
ISBN13
9780812245981
Categories

Death of a Suburban Dream: Race and Schools in Compton, California (Politics and Culture in Modern America)

Emily E. Straus (Author) · University of Pennsylvania Press · Hardcover

Death of a Suburban Dream: Race and Schools in Compton, California (Politics and Culture in Modern America) - Straus, Emily E.

New Book Imported to Taiwan
Delivery: 28 Jul - 10 Aug Shipping: 12 to 16 business days.
NT$ 2,265
NT$ 2,265

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Death of a Suburban Dream: Race and Schools in Compton, California (Politics and Culture in Modern America)"

Compton, California, is often associated in the public mind with urban America's toughest problems, including economic disinvestment, gang violence, and failing public schools. Before it became synonymous with inner-city decay, however, Compton's affordability, proximity to manufacturing jobs, and location ten miles outside downtown Los Angeles made it attractive to aspiring suburbanites seeking single-family homes and quality schools. As Compton faced challenges in the twentieth century, and as the majority population shifted from white to African American and then to Latino, the battle for control over the school district became symbolic of Compton's economic, social, and political crises. Death of a Suburban Dream explores the history of Compton from its founding in the late nineteenth century to the present, taking on three critical issues--the history of race and educational equity, the relationship between schools and place, and the complicated intersection of schooling and municipal economies--as they shaped a Los Angeles suburb experiencing economic and demographic transformation. Emily E. Straus carefully traces the roots of antagonism between two historically disenfranchised populations, blacks and Latinos, as these groups resisted municipal power sharing within a context of scarcity. Using archival research and oral histories, this complex narrative reveals how increasingly racialized poverty and violence made Compton, like other inner-ring suburbs, resemble a troubled urban center. Ultimately, the book argues that Compton's school crisis is not, at heart, a crisis of education; it is a long-term crisis of development. Avoiding simplistic dichotomies between urban and suburban, Death of a Suburban Dream broadens our understanding of the dynamics connecting residents and institutions of the suburbs, as well as the changing ethnic and political landscape in metropolitan America.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews