By Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Polikoff offers a persuasive proposal to dismantle America’s ghettos. I leave to others a critique of its technocratic merits. Instead, I address the sociological underpinning, as it is a most elegant rendition of the liberal hymn for social justice. Polikoff’s spirited argument presupposes a folk … [Read more...] about “We Must Acknowledge How Poor People Live” by Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh (January-February 2005 P&R Issue)
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“American Indian Reparations” by Ronald L. Trosper (November-December 1994 P&R Issue)
By Ronald L. Trosper (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) The experience of American Indians in obtaining reparations from the federal government should interest those who seek similar actions with respect to Black Americans. American Indians have received three types of reparations: (1) cash payments, through the operation of the Indian Claims Commission and the … [Read more...] about “American Indian Reparations” by Ronald L. Trosper (November-December 1994 P&R Issue)
“Reparations Versus Economic Integration” by Herbert J. Gans (September-October 1994 P&R Issue)
By Herbert J. Gans (Click here to view the entire issue) I agree with Mr. America that the United States is a large complex multi-racial society that's competing internationally less than optimally, and that to improve overall performance, we need to provide more than palliative remedies. However, I do not see how reparations will solve these or related problems. I believe … [Read more...] about “Reparations Versus Economic Integration” by Herbert J. Gans (September-October 1994 P&R Issue)
