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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Southern dissent
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Southern dissent.
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| Summary |
Through her case study of Craven Operation Progress, Karen Hawkins challenges a number of assumptions regarding the Community Action Agencies (CAAs), central among them being that middle-class whites on CAA boards were either uninterested or unable to meet the needs of poor citizens and that biracial agreement and cooperation was essentially impossible. Drawing from untapped primary sources, Hawkins finds some successes in interracial cooperation. Hawkins contends that it was not only liberal action that led to economic and social change in Eastern North Carolina, but also moderate compromise and open mindedness. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: When the nation's eyes were watching them -- 409 George Street -- Signs of a new commitment to community progress -- The trouble with "Washington's way" -- Triumphs of moderation -- An unexpected rise in outside intervention -- The fight to preserve local control -- Conclusion: Reaping the rewards from investments in economic development and opportunity, 1969-2000 -- Appendix: Tables showing increased employment for Craven County residents between 1966 and 1980. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Craven Operation Progress, Inc.
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Craven Operation Progress, Inc. |
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Poor -- North Carolina.
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Poor. |
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North Carolina. |
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Craven County (N.C.) -- Social conditions.
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Public welfare -- North Carolina.
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Public welfare. |
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Economic assistance -- North Carolina.
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Economic assistance. |
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Community development -- North Carolina.
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Community development. |
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North Carolina -- Race relations.
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Race relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Harrold, Stanley, author of foreword.
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Miller, Randall M., author of foreword.
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| ISBN |
9780813052045 (electronic book) |
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0813052041 (electronic book) |
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0813054974 |
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