Crenson, Matthew A.
Baltimore: A Political History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781421436333
- author:
- Crenson, Matthew A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 632
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Minority Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Baltimore: A Political History by Matthew A. Crenson explores how politics and race have shaped the city's unique cultural landscape. From its founding in 1729 to the present day, Crenson examines the complex relationships between residents, government, and social issues that have defined Baltimore. The city's history is marked by both periods of relative stability and times of great turmoil, including violent clashes over issues such as loose pigs and racial tensions that came to a head with the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody. Crenson argues that these quirks are symptoms of urban underdevelopment, shaped by the city's long history of weak municipal authority. Through this provocative analysis, Crenson reveals how politics has played a key role in forming Baltimore's distinctive personality, from its parochial nature to its keen awareness of national politics.
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