Rebuilding the Inner City

by Robert Halpern

This study charts the history of neighbourhood-based initiatives in the USA to illuminate the enduring dilemmas and contradictions in American governments' efforts to eradicate poverty. The author argues that these initiatives divert attention from broader social inequities.

Genres: Nonfiction

257 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Emily Anderson]

This is a great book about anti-poverty initiatives in the U.S.--what's worked, what's failed, what needs to change in order to be able to make inner cities into great places to live, work, shop, and play.

[Chris Cain]

eye opening.

[S James]

Comprehensive history of what organizations have tried and implemented to 'Rebuild the inner City.'