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