The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America

Lemann, Nicholas

ISBN 10: 0394560043 / ISBN 13: 9780394560045

Published by Knopf, 1991

Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Seller Inventory # EVV.0394560043.VG

Synopsis:

Assesses the political, social, cultural, racial, and economic implications of the vast migration of Black Americans from the rural South to the urban North

Review: "A compelling and powerful book that should be read by anyone interested in the continuing history of racial oppression and conflict in the United States. Lemann successfully interweaves personal narratives of African-American migrants and their families with the discouraging story of politics and public policy in Chicago and Washington."-- David Brion Davis, Yale University
"A fascinating and deeply moving book, a masterpiece of social anthropology. Lemann's account of the political history of the War on Poverty ranks with the very best contemporary history."--David Herbert Donald, Harvard University

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration...
Publisher: Knopf
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very_good