Author Description
Each of the original articles collected in this volume deals with one or more of the groups that traditionally have had problems attaining equality in the city. These include blacks, white ethnics, Hispanics, women, the young, the elderly, the handicapped, and homosexuals. The introductory essay draws on early writings about the city as well as contemporary research to provide an overview of the meanings of equality within the literature of urban affairs. The other contributions explore various aspects of urban egalitarianism, such as political, social, juridical, and distributive equality, equality of access, and equality of authority, influence, power, and control.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted challenges of achieving equality within urban environments, specifically focusing on marginalized groups and the distribution of power. Editor Janet K. Boles compiles a series of original articles that synthesize historical urban theory with contemporary research to define the parameters of egalitarianism in city life. The text provides a framework for analyzing how political, social, and juridical structures influence access and authority for diverse urban populations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of equality regarding political influence, social status, and resource distribution
- Examination of barriers faced by specific demographics including women, the elderly, the handicapped, and ethnic minorities
- Theoretical overview of urban egalitarianism and its evolution in academic literature
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the American urban context of its publication era
- It does not provide a singular policy solution but rather explores the complexity of the issues
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and urban planners frequently cite this collection as a useful interdisciplinary resource for understanding the intersection of social equity and municipal governance. The prose is accessible to students and researchers alike, serving as a foundational text for those studying the history of urban rights and distributive justice.
Page Count:
223
Publication Date:
1986-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030001579
ISBN-13:
9780030001574
Politics & Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies
Social justice
Public Policy