Von Hoffman Alexander (94 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Not long ago, neighborhoods such as the South Bronx, South Central Los Angeles, and Boston's Roxbury were crime-ridden wastelands of vacant lots and burned-out buildings, notorious symbols of urban decay. In House by House, Block by Block, Alexander von Hoffman tells the remarkable stories of how local activists and community groups helped turn these areas around. For sixty years, federal policy has attempted with little success to solve the problems of housing and poverty in America's inner cities. Yet increasingly, local organizations are picking up where Washington has left off. In a series of dramatic and colorful narratives, von Hoffman shows how these groups are revitalizing once desperate neighborhoods in five major cities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The unlikely heroes include: the tough-talking Bronx priest who made apartment buildings for low-income people glisten in the midst of ruins and despair; the "crazy white man" who scrambled to save Chicago's historic Black Metropolis from the wrecking ball; the Boston cops who built a task force that put the brakes on youth gangs. Thanks to locally-based, bootstrap efforts like these, in inner-city neighborhoods across the country, crime rates are falling, real estate values are rising, and businesses are returning. Von Hoffman also shows that grass-roots work can't do it alone: successful revitalization needs the support of local government and access to business and foundation capital. Based on years of research and more than a hundred interviews, this book is the first systematic account of the dramatic urban revival now going on in the United States. House by House, Block by Block will be a must-read for anyone who cares about the fate of America's cities.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Not long ago, neighborhoods such as the South Bronx, South Central Los Angeles, and Boston's Roxbury were crime-ridden wastelands of vacant lots and burned-out buildings, notorious symbols of urban decay. In House by House, Block by Block, Alexander von Hoffman tells the remarkable stories of how local activists and community groups helped turn these areas around. For sixty years, federal policy has attempted with little success to solve the problems of housing and poverty in America's inner cities. Yet increasingly, local organizations are picking up where Washington has left off. In a series of dramatic and colorful narratives, von Hoffman shows how these groups are revitalizing once desperate neighborhoods in five major cities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The unlikely heroes include: the tough-talking Bronx priest who made apartment buildings for low-income people glisten in the midst of ruins and despair; the "crazy white man" who scrambled to save Chicago's historic Black Metropolis from the wrecking ball; the Boston cops who built a task force that put the brakes on youth gangs. Thanks to locally-based, bootstrap efforts like these, in inner-city neighborhoods across the country, crime rates are falling, real estate values are rising, and businesses are returning. Von Hoffman also shows that grass-roots work can't do it alone: successful revitalization needs the support of local government and access to business and foundation capital. Based on years of research and more than a hundred interviews, this book is the first systematic account of the dramatic urban revival now going on in the United States. House by House, Block by Block will be a must-read for anyone who cares about the fate of America's cities.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: very_good. Book has little sign of wear or use.

Hb. Condition: VG-. None. 1st. 306pp. Index, Notes. Stickers back board, dent back, light soiling.

Paperback. Condition: Good. front cover heavily creased, minor wear to rest of covers, corners lightly bumped, remainder mark, interior tight and clean, xii + 306 pp including 2 appendices, notes and index, stories of how local activists and community groups have revitalized and rebuilt homes and neighborhoods resulting in lower crime rates, rising real estate values and returning businesses, without the "help" of big government Size: 6 x 9.25.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. minor cover wear and cresaing, corners lightly bumped, remainder mark, interior tight and clean, xii + 306 pp including 2 appendices, notes and index, stories of how local activists and community groups have revitalized and rebuilt homes and neighborhoods resulting in lower crime rates, rising real estate values and returning businesses, without the "help" of big government Size: 6 x 9.25.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. minor cover wear, corners lightly bumped, remainder mark, interior tight and clean, xii + 306 pp including 2 appendices, notes and index, stories of how local activists and community groups have revitalized and rebuilt homes and neighborhoods resulting in lower crime rates, rising real estate values and returning businesses, without the "help" of big government Size: 6 x 9.25 Size: 6 x 9.25.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Text clean & bright; binding tight; minor wear to covers. 306 pages. Illustrated.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Text clean & bright; binding tight; minor wear to covers; with a remainder mark on the bottom edge. 306 pages. Illustrated. We have multiple copies.

Paperback. Condition: Good. minor cover wear, corners lightly bumped, remainder mark, interior tight and clean, xii + 306 pages including 2 appendices, notes and index, stories of how local activists and community groups have revitalized and rebuilt homes and neighborhoods resulting in lower crime rates, rising real estate values and returning businesses, without the "help" of big government Size: 6 x 9.25.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Soft cover.Normal cover and page wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Some edge wear on covers. Otherwise like new. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. *Veteran-Owned, Family-Run, Small Book Store in the Pacific Northwest*.

Condition: Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

First printing (per publisher's number line upon copyright page). xiv, 306 pages. Hardcover: H 24.25cm x L 16.25cm. Dust jacket rubbed with bumping, creasing, and some scuffs at edges; tear at front flap fold heel; front flap retains publisher's printed price at bottom right; rear flap's bottom corner strongly creased. Black cloth spine; dark green boards. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. Laid-in between pages 8-9 is publisher's promotional b/w portrait photo print of the author. ISBN 0195144376.…

Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. The author has inscribed to former owner and signed on the front free endpaper. Has considerable foxing to text block edges and endpapers; some general wear and soiling; dust jacket now protected by a mylar sleeve. Signed Copy.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Signed by Author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0801847109. Signed by Author.