Newark
Kevin J. Mumford
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Newark
Published
2007
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
308
ISBN-13
9780814757178
ISBN-10
0814757170
Description
Newark’s volatile past is infamous. The city has become synonymous with the Black Power movement and urban crisis. Its history reveals a vibrant and contentious political culture punctuated by traditional civic pride and an understudied tradition of protest in the black community. Newark charts this important city's place in the nation, from its founding in 1666 by a dissident Puritan as a refuge from intolerance, through the days of Jim Crow and World War II civil rights activism, to the height of postwar integration and the election of its first black mayor. In this broad and balanced history of Newark, Kevin Mumford applies the concept of the public sphere to the problem of race relations, demonstrating how political ideas and print culture were instrumental in shaping African American consciousness. He draws on both public and personal archives, interpreting official documents - such as newspapers, commission testimony, and government records—alongside interviews, political flyers, meeting minutes, and rare photos. From the migration out of the South to the rise of public housing and ethnic conflict, Newark explains the impact of African Americans on the reconstruction of American cities in the twentieth century.
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How many pages are in Newark?
This edition of Newark has approximately 308 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Newark?
For most readers, Newark typically takes between 6h 25m and 4h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,000 words
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What is the word count of Newark?
The estimated word count for Newark is approximately 77,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Newark?
Newark was written by Kevin J. Mumford.
When was Newark published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.