Questions About The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

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Does this book any certain kind of agenda? I am interested in facts rather than an advertisement.

BMR, LCSW LOL! If heavily sourced and meticulously researched historical facts are an "agenda" to you, then this book is above your pay grade.…moreLOL! If heavily sourced and meticulously researched historical facts are an "agenda" to you, then this book is above your pay grade.(less)

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Who forgot this history?

Aprilleigh My guess would be very few, only because most never really knew about it in the first place. Most of us know that black families were often confronted…moreMy guess would be very few, only because most never really knew about it in the first place. Most of us know that black families were often confronted with very unwelcoming neighbors, but the only reason we were ever given when we asked why was an oversimplified reference to racial prejudice.

You want to know why most white people don't recognize their privilege? This is why. When we noticed things that didn't make sense it was brushed under the rug because the explanations, even from those who actively worked to change things, were considered less important than letting us grow up thinking things were mostly the same for everyone. Obviously, that either doesn't work, or isn't enough. Looking forward to this book.(less)

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Does this book discuss how poor whites are segregated from certain neighborhoods? How the middle class of all races are being segregated (let's say, from San Francisco, and Silicon Valley?), because of prices being driven up unfairly so that only millionaires can afford to live there? I have to say, this is long gone history...what happened in the 50s and 60s. Today's residential segregation far surpasses race.

Arielle Yacker I would say that this is referred to in a different way than wealth. Rothstein points out constantly how whites were barred from moving into neighborh…moreI would say that this is referred to in a different way than wealth. Rothstein points out constantly how whites were barred from moving into neighborhoods where there was even one African American family. (less)

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Is this a good audible book? I find the best audiobooks are those that are not too information dense and technical. If it is like that I prefer to just read it.

Savannah Are you asking if it's a good audiobook, or if you, Robert, will like the audio version? …moreAre you asking if it's a good audiobook, or if you, Robert, will like the audio version? (less)

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there is an italian traslation?

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