ISBN:
9780299305338
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0299305333
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Fleisher, Mark S Living black
DDC:
305.896073077366
Keywords:
Ex-gang members Social conditions
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Illinois
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Champaign
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Gang members Social conditions
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Illinois
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Champaign
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Ex-convicts Social conditions
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Illinois
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Champaign
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African Americans Social conditions
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Illinois
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Champaign
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Gang members Social conditions
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Ex-gang members Social conditions
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Ex-convicts Social conditions
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African Americans Social conditions
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
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African Americans ; Social conditions
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Ex-convicts ; Social conditions
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Gang members ; Social conditions
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Social Sciences
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Gender & Ethnic Studies
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Ethnic & Race Studies
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Illinois ; Champaign
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
"Living black breaks the stereotype of poor African American neighborhoods as dysfunctional ghettos of helpless and hopeless people. Despite real and enduring poverty, the community described here -- the historic North End of Champaign, Illinois -- has a vibrant social life and strong ties among generations. But it operates on its own nonjudgmental terms -- teen moms aren't derided, school dropouts aren't ridiculed, and parolees and ex-cons aren't scorned. Mark Fleisher offers a window into daily life in this neighborhood, particularly through the stories of Mo and Memphis Washington, who fight to sustain a stable home for their children, and of Burpee, a local man who has returned to the North End to rebuild his life after years of crime and punishment in Chicago."--Publisher's description
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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