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Family Properties: Race, Real Estate, And The Exploitation Of Black Urban America
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Part Family Story And Part Urban History, A Landmark Investigation Of Segregation And Urban Decay In Chicagoand Cities Across The Nationthe Promised Land For Thousands Of Southern Blacks, Postwar Chicago Quickly Became The Most Segregated City In The North, The Site Of The Nations Worst Ghettos And The Target Of Martin Luther King Jr.S First Campaign Beyond The South. In This Powerful Book, Beryl Satter Identifies The True Causes Of The Citys Black Slums And The Ruin Of Urban Neighborhoods Throughout The Country: Not, As Some Have Argued, Black Pathology, The Culture Of Poverty, Or White Flight, But A Widespread And Institutionalized System Of Legal And Financial Exploitation.In Satters Riveting Account Of A City In Crisis, Unscrupulous Lawyers, Slumlords, And Speculators Are Pitched Against Religious Reformers, Community Organizers, And An Impassioned Attorney Who Launched A Crusade Against The Profiteersthe Authors Father, Mark J. Satter. At The Heart Of The Struggle Stand The Black Migrants Who, Having Left The South With Its Legacy Of Sharecropping, Suddenly Find Themselves Caught In A New Kind Of Debt Peonage. Satter Shows The Interlocking Forces At Work In Their Oppression: The Discriminatory Practices Of The Banking Industry; The Federal Policies That Created The Countrys Shameful Dual Housing Market; The Economic Anxieties That Fueled White Violence; And The Tempting Profits To Be Made By Preying On The Citys Most Vulnerable Population.A Monumental Work Of History, This Tale Of Racism And Real Estate, Politics And Finance, Will Forever Change Our Understanding Of The Forces That Transformed Urban America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Family Properties' by Beryl Satter? A: The main topic of 'Family Properties' is the investigation of segregation, urban decay, and the exploitation of Black urban America, particularly in Chicago. The book examines how institutional systems contributed to the creation of black slums and the financial exploitation faced by Black residents.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Family Properties'? A: The author of 'Family Properties' is Beryl Satter, who explores her family's history and the broader racial and economic issues affecting urban America.
- Q: When was 'Family Properties' published? A: 'Family Properties' was published on March 17, 2009.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Family Properties' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Family Properties' contain? A: 'Family Properties' contains 512 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Family Properties' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Family Properties'? A: Key themes in 'Family Properties' include racism, real estate exploitation, the impact of federal policies on housing, and the struggles of Black migrants in urban environments.
- Q: Is 'Family Properties' suitable for academic study? A: 'Family Properties' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive historical account of race and real estate in America, supported by research and personal narratives.
- Q: What is the significance of the author's father in 'Family Properties'? A: Beryl Satter's father, Mark J. Satter, is significant in 'Family Properties' as he was an attorney who actively fought against the exploitation of Black residents, illustrating the personal and familial connections to the broader historical context.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from 'Family Properties'? A: 'Family Properties' would benefit readers interested in urban history, racial justice, real estate practices, and those seeking to understand the complexities of segregation and its lasting effects on communities.