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9781566390781
This book is an exploration, by a team of geographers and sociologists, of the effects of national economic trends on one Rust Belt city. It offers a detailed description of Philadelphia's history and current-conditions, including race relations. Four decades ago, the city was viewed as a model of urban renewal; its subsequent economic decline and the intensifying divisions that bedevil its social fabric dominate this thoughtful analysis. Bibliographic notes provide a thorough guide to the considerable scholarly literature on this metropolis. Also includes tables, graphs, and more than a dozen excellent maps.Adams, Carolyn is the author of 'Philadelphia Neighborhoods, Division, and Conflict in a Postindustrial City', published 1993 under ISBN 9781566390781 and ISBN 1566390788.
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