Shelby, Tommie
Dark Ghettos
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674984073
- author:
- Shelby, Tommie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Belknap Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 23.5 centimetres (0.67 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dark Ghettos: A Challenge to Conventional Thinking Tommie Shelby's thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on the persistence of American ghettos. Rather than focusing on individual factors, Shelby argues that ghettos are symptoms of a deeper systemic injustice. He contends that the assumption that ghettos are problems best addressed with targeted government programs or civic interventions is misguided, and that the only real solution lies in fundamental reform of the basic structure of our society. Shelby's approach is provocative and radical, challenging the conventional wisdom that has dominated discussions of urban poverty. By reframing the issue in this way, he opens up new possibilities for understanding and addressing the complex problems faced by urban communities. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and social justice. By challenging our assumptions about the nature of urban poverty, Shelby's work has already made a significant impact on the field of political thought. This book is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about how to address the challenges facing urban communities.
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