Ghetto Ghetto Mitchell Duneier

Ghetto

How a Concept Was Created and an Ideology Evolved

by Mitchell Duneier

★ 4.1 17 min read

About This Book

Ghetto (2016) examines how the term "ghetto" evolved over centuries, with particular focus on its application to Black communities across America. The book scrutinizes the intricate relationships between race, discrimination, public policy, and sociological thought. The struggle for racial justice reveals no simple solutions.

Who Should Read This?

  • Policy makers and civil rights activists
  • Students studying sociology and political science
  • Readers fascinated by American history and culture

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