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an excellent treatment of a complicated subject, September 22, 1998
This review is from: Building A New Boston: Politics and Urban Renewal, 1950-1970 (Paperback)
The current dean of Boston historians, Thomas O'Connor writes with a definite passion for his subject matter. O'Connnor deftly navigates the various personalities and political administrations that brought about the redevelopment of "The Athens of America." O'Connor adds touches that only a local with his experience could. Highly recommended
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/a victim's view, January 22, 2011
This review is from: Building A New Boston: Politics and Urban Renewal, 1950-1970 (Paperback)
As a victim of this great renaissance, I have a less golden view of this destruction of neighborhoods and disruptions of thousands of lives that turned Boston into a yuppie paradise by displacing more traditional residents. A black mark in Boston history fraught with racism and antisemitism. don't let the golden words fool you.
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an excellent treatment of a complicated subject, September 22, 1998
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This review is from: Building A New Boston: Politics and Urban Renewal, 1950-1970 (Paperback)
The current dean of Boston historians, Thomas O'Connor writes with a definite passion for his subject matter. O'Connnor deftly navigates the various personalities and political administrations that brought about the redevelopment of "The Athens of America." O'Connor adds touches that only a local with his experience could. Highly recommended
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