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Hidden War: Crime and the Tragedy of Public Housing in Chicago

Resource Type

Book

Description

"Since the late 1970s, the high-rise developments of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) have been dominated by gang violence and drugs, creating a sense of hopelessness among residents. Despite a lengthy war on crime, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, the CHA has been unable to reduce the violence that makes life intolerable. Focusing on three developments-Rockwell Gardens, Henry Horner Homes, and Harold Ickes Homes-Sussan Popkin and her co-authors interviewed resident, community leaders and CHA staff. The Hidden Wars offers a vivid portrait of what life is like among gunfire, graffiti, and broken plumbing." --Publisher (barnesandnoble.com)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0813528321

Authors

Susan J. Popkin , Victoria E. Gwiasda , Lynn M. Olson , Larry Buron , Dennis P. Rosenbaum

Publication

2000 Rutgers University Press

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