Baltimore is the setting for (and typifies) one of the most penetrating examinations of bigotry and residential segregation ever published in the United States. Antero Pietila shows how continued discrimination practices toward African Americans and Jews have shaped the cities in which we now live. Eugenics; racial thinking; and white supremacist attitudes influenced even the federal government's actions toward housing in the 20th century; dooming American cities to ghettoization. This all-American tale is told through the prism of Baltimore; from its early suburbanization in the 1880s to the consequences of "white flight" after World War II; and into the first decade of the twenty-first century. The events are real; and so are the heroes and villains. Mr. Pietila's engrossing story is an eye-opening journey into city blocks and neighborhoods; shady practices; and ruthless promoters.
#172137 in Books 2001-05-31 2001-05-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.22 x 1.09 x 6.36l; 1.25 #File Name: 1565548760280 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ghost ArmyBy JmeisterI thoroughly enjoyed the book. At times it is a bit "slow going" due to the depth of the details. It's very interesting to learn how this military unit contributed to the over-all success of numerous Allied missions. It helps the reader gain insight into the hardships and suffering of all the participants. I think most of us have a feeling that the D-Day invasions brought an end to the war; when they were actually just the beginning of our involvement. It's unfortunate that due to the secretive nature of there missions; the members of the Ghost Army could not be acknowledged until so many years later. As a Vietnam veteran; it gives me a clearer understanding of the tactics and sacrifices of a previous generation of warriors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Repetitive!!!By TeresaWay to say the same thing over and over and over again. Felt like reading in a vicious circle...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. felt he might like this.By TexasTaxManSent as a gift to my brother. Since he was in Korea; felt he might like this.
