Race and the Shaping of Twentieth Century Atlanta

Offering the first comprehensive history of Atlanta race relations, Ronald Bayor discusses the impact of racial bias on physical and institutional development of the city from the end of the Civil War through the mayorship of Andrew Young in the 1980s. Bayor explores frequently ignored policy issues through the lens of race--including hospital care, highway placement and development, police and fire services, schools, and park use, as well as housing patterns and employment.

About the author

Ronald H. Bayor is professor of history at the Georgia Institute of Technology and editor of the Journal of American Ethnic History. His books include Neighbors in Conflict: The Irish, Germans, Jews, and Italians of New York City, 1929-1941 and Fiorello La Guardia: Ethnicity and Reform.

Summary

The author of this work argues that Atlanta continues to bear the mark of racial bias. He discusses the impact of race on the physical and institutional development of the city from the end of the Civil War through the mayorship of Andrew Young in the 1980s.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald H Bayor, Ronald H. Bayor
• Publisher: University Of North Carolina
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2000
• EAN: 9780807848982
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-4898-2
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Fred W. Morrison Series in Sou; Fred W. Morrison Series in Sou
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous