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Book SynopsisAn acclaimed sociologist illuminates the public life of an American city, offering a major reinterpretation of the racial dynamics in America.
Trade Review"Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best." -- Booklist
"Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best." -- Booklist
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
