"[A] collection of scholars [has] released a monumental study called A Common Destiny: Blacks and American Society. It offers detailed evidence of the progress our nation has made in the past 50 years in living up to American ideals. But the study makes clear that our work is far from over." -President Bush, Remarks by the president to the National Urban League Conference The product of a four-year, intensive study by distinguished experts, A Common Destiny presents a clear, readable "big picture" of blacks' position in ...
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"[A] collection of scholars [has] released a monumental study called A Common Destiny: Blacks and American Society. It offers detailed evidence of the progress our nation has made in the past 50 years in living up to American ideals. But the study makes clear that our work is far from over." -President Bush, Remarks by the president to the National Urban League Conference The product of a four-year, intensive study by distinguished experts, A Common Destiny presents a clear, readable "big picture" of blacks' position in America. Drawing on historical perspectives and a vast amount of data, the book examines the past 50 years of change and continuity in the status of black Americans. By studying and comparing black and white age cohorts, this volume charts the status of blacks in areas such as education, housing, employment, political participation and family life. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary and Conclusions Overview: Then and Now Black Participation in American Society Racial Attitudes and Behavior Identity and Institutions in the Black Community Black Political Participation Blacks in the Economy The Schooling of Black Americans Black Americans' Health Crime and the Administration of Criminal Justice Children and Families Appendix A: Notes on Methodology, Definitions, and Needed Data and Research Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee and Panel Members and Staff Appendix C: Committee Activities Index
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. May contain underlining and/or highlighting. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Very Good. Drawing on historical perspectives and data, this book examines the many years of change and continuity in the status of black Americans. By studying and comparing black and white age cohorts, it charts the status of blacks in areas, such as education, housing, employment, political participation and family life. Editor(s): Jaynes, Gerald David; Williams, Robin M., Jr. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 240 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1200. Clean copy fine in dust jacket. DJ has minor wear but remains very good We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Near Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xiv, 608 pp. Third printing. The book is slightly cocked, and the first 42 pages have been creased. The binding is tight and the text is clean. The jacket has a 1/4" chip along the upper edge of the front panel.
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b/w photographs, graphs, Maps. Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/two closed tears, unclipped price, glossy pictorial c; 608 clean, unmarked pages.
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Good Condition. Used good, writing/highlighting Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 7. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; ISBN: 0309039983. ISBN/EAN: 9780309039987. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE336085312.
