Brownsville, Brooklyn - Pritchett - Inscribed by Author.

Description: Offered here is an author inscribed, copy of " Brownsville, Brooklyn: Blacks, Jews and the Changing Face of the Ghetto" by Wendell Pritchett and published by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago in 2003. From the blurb: From its founding in the late 1800s through the 1950s, Brownsville, a section of eastern Brooklyn, was a white, predominantly Jewish, working-class neighborhood. The famous New York district nurtured the aspirations of thousands of upwardly mobile Americans while the infamous gangsters of Murder, Incorporated controlled its streets. But during the 1960s, Brownsville was stigmatized as a black and Latino ghetto, a neighborhood with one of the city's highest crime rates.to President Johnson (from 1964-1969). Illustrated with b/w photos. 467 Pages. This copy warmly inscribed to Secretary(Joesph) Califano. (From Wikipedia) "Califano was appointed Special Assistant to President Lyndon B Johnson on July 26, 1965. In this position, Califano served as LBJ's chief domestic aide, developing the President's legislative program as well as helping coordinate economic policies and handling domestic crises. He also worked on a variety of domestic problems, including labor-management relations, balance of payments, healthcare, education environmental and urban issues and civil rights. He served in this position until January 20, 1969. While in this post, The New York Times called him "The Deputy President for Domestic Affairs."" Clean and tightly bound soft backed book with no noted defects is in FINE condition. Please see accompanying photos, which are of the actual item being offered that you will receive. This book is impossible to find as signed association copy, especially in such fine condition. This is your opportunity to obtain a NEW copy for your collection at a very attractive price -- as well as supporting our charitable mission. If you would like to see more photos of this item, or have questions, please send a message. To see more of our offerings, please visit our ebay store: WestportBookSalesCT We offer free shipping anywhere in the United States. We typically use U.S. Postal Service, Media Mail, although we may opt to use another service. We do not ship outside the United States. Local pickup option is also available, after payment, by appointment only, at our Westport CT used book shop. Westport Book Sale is a non-profit enterprise, providing employment and job training for adults with disabilities, while raising funds for the Westport Library (CT), through our used book sales. Every purchase supports our dual mission. Thank you!

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