Philadelphia Neighborhoods, Division, and Conflict in a Postindustrial City

This book is an exploration, by a team of geographers & sociologists, of the effects of national economic trends on one Rust Belt city. It offers a detailed description of Philadelphia's history & current-conditions, including race relations. Four decades ago, the city was viewed as a model of urban renewal; its subsequent economic decline & the intensifying divisions that bedevil its social fabric dominate this thoughtful analysis. Bibliographic notes provide a thorough guide to the considerable scholarly literature on this metropolis. Also includes tables, graphs, & more than a dozen excellent maps.