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Sundown towns : a hidden dimension of American racism
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Sundown towns : a hidden dimension of American racism
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Describes the creation and history of "sundown towns," American towns where African-Americans were outlawed after dark, in some cases as late as the 1970s; examines their effect on whites, African-Americans, and the social system; and discusses their continued existence, arguing the importance of integration.
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Title
Sundown towns : a hidden dimension of American racism
Call No
363.55 Loe
Authors
Loewen, James W
Subjects
African Americans--Segregation.
Cities and towns--United States.
Suburbs--United States.
City and town life--United States.
Suburban life--United States.
United States--History, Local.
Discrimination in housing--United States.
Racism--United States.
United States--Race relations.
African Americans--Segregation.
Cities and towns--United States.
Suburbs--United States.
City and town life--United States.
Suburban life--United States.
United States--Local history.
Discrimination in housing--United States.
Racism--United States.
United States--Race relations.
Language
English
Published
New York : New Press : Distributed by Norton, 2005.
Publication Desc
x, 562 p. : ill., maps ;
ISBN
156584887X
LCCN
2005043855
Target Audience
Adult
Dimensions
24 cm.