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ISBN
9780813027081
Book Title
Jacksonville : the Consolidation Story, from Civil Rights to the Jaguars
Book Series
The Florida History and Culture Ser.
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
James B. Crooks
Genre
Political Science, Social Science, Science, History
Topic
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), United States / State & Local / General, United States / 20th Century, Public Affairs & Administration, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Sociology / General, American Government / State
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Width
6.4 in
Number of Pages
296 Pages
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Publisher
University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
081302708X
ISBN-13
9780813027081
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038739081

Product Key Features

Book Title
Jacksonville : the Consolidation Story, from Civil Rights to the Jaguars
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), United States / State & Local / General, United States / 20th Century, Public Affairs & Administration, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Sociology / General, American Government / State
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Social Science, Science, History
Author
James B. Crooks
Book Series
The Florida History and Culture Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-066587
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A well-crafted case study of urban rebirth in the South. . . . Balanced and thoughtful."-- Choice "A brilliant narrative that explains how the city has grown from a small cow town on the narrowest portion of the St. Johns River to a major metropolis in the sun belt."-- H-Net "Crooks, the historian-in-residence during the administration of Jacksonville mayor Tommy Hazouri (1987-1991), was in an excellent position to observe community development at close range. His experiences and insights are quite evident in this solidly researched study."-- Journal of American History "A reminder of just how backward a city Jacksonville was in many ways in the 1950s and 1960s."-- Florida Times-Union "Particularly useful for its examination of how blacks viewed their prospects in this 'Bold New City' and how civil rights activists pressed their claims within the new consolidated government. . . . A primer for those concerned about southern growth in the twenty-first century."-- Journal of Southern History "In 1967, voters in Jacksonville and the suburban areas of Duval County supported a successful city-county consolidation that transformed Jacksonville into Florida's largest city. James Crook's detailed study of Jacksonville before and after the consolidation provides a wealth of information and insight about the community."-- Florida Historical Quarterly
Dewey Decimal
975.9/12043
Synopsis
In the 1950s and 60s Jacksonville faced daunting problems. The city government was criticized for being boss-ridden and corrupt, African Americans challenged racial segregation, the St. Johns River was heavily polluted, and downtown development had succumbed to suburban sprawl. In 1967 the city decided to consolidate with surrounding Duval County, transforming this conservative Deep South backwater city into a prosperous, mainstream metropolis. James Crooks introduces readers to preconsolidation Jacksonville and then focuses on three major issues that confronted the expanded city: racial relations, environmental pollution, and the revitalization of downtown. This urban history will fascinate scholars of politics and governmental reform as well as residents of the First Coast city. A volume in the Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino, James B. Crooks introduces readers to pre-consolidation Jacksonville and then focuses on three major issues that confronted the expanded city: racial relations, environmental pollution, and the revitalization of downtown.
LC Classification Number
F319.J1C765 2004

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