Ground-breaking when first published in 1945, Black Metropolis remains a landmark study of race and urban life. Few studies since have been able to match its scope and magnitude, offering one of the most comprehensive looks at black life in America. Based on research conducted b…
This book is a historical and sociological account of the people of Chicago's South Side from the 1840s through the 1930s based on research conducted by Works Progress Administration field workers. It offers a comprehensive analysis of black migration, settlement, community stru…
"Ground-breaking when first published in 1945, Black Metropolis remains a landmark study of race and urban life. Few studies since have been able to match its scope and magnitude, offering one of the most comprehensive looks at black life in America. Based on research conducted …