Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City
Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993910
Book • Nonfiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1940s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City by St. Clair Drake and Horace R. Cayton explores the social, economic, and cultural experiences of African-American individuals in Chicago during the 1940s. The study offers an in-depth analysis of the community's resilience and adaptation in the face of racial segregation and economic challenges.
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Contemplative
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Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City is praised for its detailed ethnographic study and rich historical context, offering keen insights into African American urban life in the 1940s. Some critiques point to its dense academic style, potentially challenging for casual readers. Nonetheless, it remains a seminal work in sociology and African American studies.
Who Should Read Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City?
A reader interested in Black Metropolis likely enjoys urban sociology, African American history, and the Great Migration. They might also appreciate The Philadelphia Negro by W.E.B. Du Bois for its sociological insight and historical analysis of Black life in American cities.
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Book • Nonfiction
Chicago, Illinois • 1940s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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