Show Me A Hero
Show Me A Hero by Lisa Belkin, published by Little, Brown on April 1, 2000, is a narrative nonfiction work that delves into the complexities surrounding public housing and its impact on communities. With 352 pages, this edition examines a landmark case that highlights the intense emotions and prejudices associated with the development of scattered-site public housing in middle-class neighborhoods. Belkin’s exploration reveals how such proposals can ignite fierce opposition among property owners, often leading to significant consequences for entire cities and their residents.
Readers will find a detailed account of the social dynamics and political challenges that arise when public housing initiatives are introduced. The book addresses themes related to political science, public policy, and civil rights, providing insight into how these issues intersect with urban development and social services. By focusing on the human stories behind the statistics, Show Me A Hero presents a nuanced perspective on the effects of public policy decisions on individual lives, making it a significant contribution to discussions about housing and community in the United States.
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Not in my backyard — that’s the refrain commonly invoked by property owners who oppose unwanted development. Such words assume a special ferocity when the development in question is public housing. Lisa Belkin penetrates the prejudices, myths, and heated emotions stirred by the most recent trend in public housing as she re-creates a landmark case in riveting detail, showing how a proposal to build scattered-site public housing in middle-class neighborhoods nearly destroyed an entire city and forever changed the lives of many of its citizens.
— Public housing projects are being torn down throughout the United States. What will take their place? Show Me a Hero explores the answer.
— An important and compelling work of narrative nonfiction in the tradition of J. Anthony Lukas’s Common Ground.
— A sweeping yet intimate group portrait that assesses the effects of public policy on individual human lives.
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