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The Fight for Fair Housing: Causes, Consequences, and Future Implications of the 1968 Federal Fair Housing Act
The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed at a time of turmoil, conflict, and conflagration in cities across the nation. The Fair Housing Act was passed with a dual mandate, to end discrimination and to dismantle the segregated living patterns that characterized most cities. This book tells us what happened, why and what remains to be done.
| Author(s) | Edited by Gregory D. Squires. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 338 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Availability | Available |
The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed at a time of turmoil, conflict, and conflagration in cities across the nation. The Fair Housing Act was passed with a dual mandate, to end discrimination and to dismantle the segregated living patterns that characterized most cities. This book tells us what happened, why and what remains to be done.
Foreword The Legacy of a Movement Chapter 1. Fair Housing Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Chapter 2. From Jim Crow to Fair Housing Chapter 3. The Legislative Battle for the Fair Housing Act (1966-1968) Chapter 4. The Costs of Segregation and the Benefits of
Gregory D. Squires is a professor of sociology and public policy and public administration at George Washington University. Currently he is a member of the Advisory Board of the John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center in Chicago, the Fa
