Desegregation in Boston and Buffalo: The Influence of Local Leaders (African American Studies)

Taylor, Steven J. L.

ISBN 10: 0791439208 / ISBN 13: 9780791439203

Published by State University of New York Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Desegregation in Boston and Buffalo: The Influence of Local Leaders (African American Studies)
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791439208
• ISBN 13: 9780791439203
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Examines how citizens and the political leadership of two cities dealt with controversial court orders to end the segregation of public schools.

Desegregation in Boston and Buffalo examines how the citizens and the political leadership of the two cities dealt with controversial court orders to end the segregation of public schools. Although the cities shared many similarities, they witnessed very dissimilar outcomes. Taylor covers key factors such as inter-ethnic relations and the struggle of various ethnic groups for political empowerment, and focuses on the political development of African American communities in urban environments and the role of Black elected leadership in helping to diffuse potentially volatile situations.

About the Author

Steven J. L. Taylor is Visiting Assistant Professor of Government at American University.