Author, Arnold R. Hirsch is a History Professor at the University of New Orleans. In his book Hirsch argues that post-depression Chicago was the leading runner in developing new concepts for housing segregation. Hirsch explains the legal framework for the national urban renewal effort. He writes how Chicago’s South Side raged with racial struggles and at times violent segregation. His book has received many praises’ for its deep thoroughly researched study. This book references many primary sources throughout its entirety. The book is very informative making it ideal for research papers, academic studies, and those interested in postwar Chicago history. This piece directly attacks segregation and the housing crisis in Chicago post WWII.
