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Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Richard Rothstein explodes the myth 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, The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes it clear that it was de jure segregation--the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments--that actually promoted the discriminatory...
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Series
Publisher
ALA Neal-Schuman
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Melding theory with practice to make abstract concepts practical, this foundational book is the perfect tool for understanding the basic principles of planning and assessment, no matter your experience level.
The concepts of planning and assessment are intrinsically linked―and understanding them is essential for raising the library's profile and strengthening its position among stakeholders and the community. Even if you're an LIS student or are...
Author
Publisher
Verso
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
ix, 243 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"How Gentrification is killing our cities, and what we can do about it. Leslie Kern, author of the best-selling Feminist City, travels from Toronto, New York, London, Paris and San Francisco and scrutinizes the myths and lies that surround this most urgent urban crisis of our times: gentrification. This process can be seen today in rising rents and evictions, transformed retail areas, increased policing and broken communities. But Kern argues that...
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Publisher
Jim Pashek & Denny Puko
Pub. Date
2021
Physical Desc
127 pages
Language
English
Description
The “implementable comprehensive plan” approach has become a standard in Pennsylvania. Its introduction by Denny Puko at PA DCED and pioneering by consultant Jim Pashek contributed to a growth in practical and results-oriented planning over the last ten years.
Interest in implementable planning grew mainly by a training course and workbook, scattered printed materials, and word of mouth…until now. A definitive guide is now available: Off the...