The Color of Law
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The Color of Law
Richard Rothstein
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
The Color of Law. A quick, informative, yet more than thorough enough on the factual, legal prevention that American employed over the majority of the 20th century to prevent black Americans form participating in the housing market, both personal home ownership and public housing (a major institutional driver of household wealth and success tarting in the early 20th century).
The Color of Law” by Richard Rothstein - on the myth of de facto segregation (vs de jure segregation)
Its about how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: 2018 Summer Reading List? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books are you currently reading? 2018 · 1 recommendation