suburbs

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suburbs

Suburban nation

the rise of sprawl and the decline of the American Dream
2000

Sundown towns

a hidden dimension of American racism
2005
Describes the creation and history of "sundown towns, " American towns where African-Americans were outlawed after dark, in some cases as late as the 1970s; examines their effect on whites, African-Americans, and the social system; and discusses their continued existence, arguing the importance of integration.

A suburb

2008
Photographs and simple text describe what it is like to live in the suburbs.

Living in a suburb

2005
Presents a simple text and color photos that show what homes, work, and fun are like in suburban communities.

A suburb

1999
Describes the housing, schools, transportation, recreational opportunities, shopping, and other aspects of life in the suburbs, using Rancho Bernardo, California, as an example.

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