Battle for boston, the: how mayor ray flynn and community organizers fought racism and downtown power brokers
Auteur :
Gillis, Don
Éditeur :
Fordham University Press
ISBN :
9781531509835
Date de publication :
6 mai 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
794 g
Format :
Cloth over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Captures the remarkable era under Mayor Ray Flynn, whose election in 1983 marked the beginning of a profound shift in the city’s political and social landscape. Gillis chronicles the inspiring journey of a city that dared to challenge the entrenched power brokers—including developers, landlords, and banking industry leaders—through powerful grassroots campaigns.