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Routledge - The Los Angeles Riots: Lessons For The Urban Future

Name: Routledge - The Los Angeles Riots: Lessons For The Urban Future
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a detailed examination of one of the most significant urban events in twentieth-century America. The Los Angeles riots of Spring 1992 stand as a landmark moment of unrest, following the jury acquittal of police officers accused of using excessive force. This book provides a deep look into the social and structural factors that led to such violent and destructive events in the city. Through a collection of original essays, leading urban experts provide the first comprehensive analysis of this period. This work is essential for students, researchers, and anyone interested in sociology and urban studies. By examining the causes and consequences of the unrest, the text offers valuable perspectives on the challenges facing urban environments today. Edited by Edgar W. Butler, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside, this volume brings together high-level academic insight. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the complex social dynamics that shape our cities and the lessons that can be learned from historical urban unrest.

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Comprehensive analysis of the 1992 Los Angeles unrest provided by leading urban experts in the field.

Original essays that examine the social and legal factors following the acquittal of police officers.

Academic insights from Edgar W. Butler, a former Chair of the Department of Sociology at UC Riverside.

Essential reading for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the history of urban America.

A detailed historical perspective on the causes and effects of twentieth-century urban violence.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367293633
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2020
Listed Since: 15 May 2020

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