City of Hope, City of Rage : Miami, 1968?1994

Weitz, Seth A.

ISBN 10: 0817361472 / ISBN 13: 9780817361471

Published by University Alabama Press, 2024

Seller Inventory # 47843533-n

Synopsis:

Examines Miami’s turbulent transformation from a segregated vacation destination to a global, multicultural metropolis

City of Hope, City of Rage gives a fascinating account of three turbulent and transformative decades in the history of Miami. Marked by mass immigration, racially motivated uprisings, economic inequity, rising crime, and social change, Miami’s history from 1968 to 1994 saw the city evolve rapidly from a predominantly white southern city and vacation spot into a global, Hispanic-majority metropolis with an international tourist base. And yet Miami remains highly segregated today.

Exploring beyond the clichés of the Magic City as a bastion of hope for immigrants, a fantasy of beaches and art deco architecture, or a hotbed of drugs and crime, historian Seth A. Weitz reveals the social, political, and cultural shifts that transformed the city. Utilizing archival research and personal stories to reveal the diverse experiences of Miami’s Black, Latinx, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ communities, Weitz explores the struggles for social justice, the rise of the drug trade, and the ongoing fight to mold Miami’s image.

A Miami native, Weitz challenges simplistic narratives about the city, revealing a place defined by hope, rage, and struggle for identity. Illuminating the way Miami is defined and who gets to define it, City of Hope, City of Rage offers a fresh perspective on this vibrant and complex city, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Miami’s unique history.

About the Author:

Seth A. Weitz is professor of history at Dalton State College. He is coeditor, with Jonathan C. Sheppard, of A Forgotten Front: Florida during the Civil War Era and author of numerous chapters and articles on Florida, southern, and Black history.

Bibliographic Details

Title: City of Hope, City of Rage : Miami, 1968?1994
Publisher: University Alabama Press
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New