Items related to Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Synopsis
Describes how 'base communities' small peer groups that share similar views, circumstances, and objectives have helped neighborhoods respond to the failure of both government and the market to create conditions for a decent quality of life for all. The author also argues for the primacy of church leadership within the black community.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Community self-help movements in Old West Baltimore provide an example of participatory democracy for other neighborhoods
From the Inside Flap
"McDougall has produced a fascinating mix of history, social analysis and slices of life on his way to presenting an approach to urban America that could make all our cities feel whole again."
—Jay Mathews, Urban Affairs correspondent, Newsweek
"Black Baltimore is an illuminating look at the history and contemporary practice of black vernacular politics and community life in the city of Baltimore, generated through a remarkable, dialogical engagement with the major African American leaders of the city. On a larger stage, Black Baltimore is also an important contribution by one of the nation's most promising young African-American political theorists and activists to the development of a democratic politics adequate for our time.... McDougall makes a significant contribution to current debates about the role and meaning of community in American life—the centerpiece idea in Bill Clinton's 'New Democratic Party' and in contemporary progressive politics."
—Harry Boyte
"...provides impressive proof that black people have always believed in the axiom 'nobody can free us but ourselves.' McDougall shows that the black community is continuing to create and implement self-help programs in even the most devastated neighborhoods. Both critics and proponents of black development should take note of this book."
—Derrick Bell
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTemple University Press
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 1566391938
- ISBN 13 9781566391931
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages334
- Rating
Search results for Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Stock Image
Black Baltimore : A New Theory of Community
Published by
Temple University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 1566391938
ISBN 13: 9781566391931
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5681462-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Published by
Temple University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 1566391938
ISBN 13: 9781566391931
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.85. Seller Inventory # G1566391938I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Published by
Temple University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 1566391938
ISBN 13: 9781566391931
Used
paperback
Seller: Open Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Book is bent from improper storage. Spine and parts of cover are sun faded. Otherwise, fine. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books. Seller Inventory # mon0000734308
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Published by
Temple University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 1566391938
ISBN 13: 9781566391931
Used
Softcover
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.8. Seller Inventory # 1566391938-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Published by
Temple University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 1566391938
ISBN 13: 9781566391931
Used
Softcover
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.8. Seller Inventory # 353-1566391938-lkn
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Black Baltimore: A New Theory of Community
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks404384
Quantity: 1 available