Parkchester : a Bronx tale of race and ethnicity / Jeffrey S. Gurock.
| Author/creator | Gurock, Jeffrey S., 1949- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Washington Mews Books, an imprint of New York University Press, [2019] |
| Description | xi, 308 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : "a city within a city" and New York City's history -- The building of Parkchester -- Fortunate apartment dwellers and the beginnings of community life -- Family life in "Storkchester" -- "Don't pick the flowers" : tough-minded social controls and opposition -- "Negroes and whites don't mix" -- A mixed reception -- "Mrs. Helmsley should be forced to do her time in Parkchester" -- Renewal efforts -- Immigrant arrivals and old-timer departures -- As a Bronx neighborhood approaches -- Conclusion : an enduring "get along" spirit. |
| Abstract | "'Parkchester' explores the issues of race and ethnicity in the Bronx"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-294) and index. |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2019001461 |
| ISBN | 9781479896707 hardcover alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 1479896705 hardcover alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F128.9 .A1 G87 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |