Race, Inequality, and the American City since 1945

This course will explore the dynamics of race and class in American cities during the post-World War II period. The readings and discussions will focus on suburbanization, the decline of central cities, conflict over the use and definition of urban space, urban governance, spatial fortification, and popular dissent. The cities examined will include Buenos Aires, Chicago, Detroit, Liverpool, Los Angeles, New York City, São Paulo, and St. Louis.