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Inside Newark: Decline, Rebellion, and the Search for TransformationFor decades, leaders in Newark, New Jersey, have claimed their city is about to return to its vibrant past. How accurate is this prediction? Is Newark on the verge of revitalization? Robert Curvin, who was one of New Jersey's outstanding civil rights leaders, examines the city, chronicling its history, politics, and culture. Throughout the pages of Inside Newark, Curvin approaches his story both as an insider who is rooting for Newark and as an
For decades, leaders in Newark, New Jersey, have claimed their city is about to return to its vibrant past. How accurate is this prediction? Is Newark on the verge of revitalization? Robert Curvin, who was one of New Jersey's outstanding civil rights leaders, examines the city, chronicling its history, politics, and culture. Throughout the pages of Inside Newark, Curvin approaches his story both as an insider who is rooting for Newark and as an objective social scientist illuminating the causes and effects of sweeping changes in the city Based on historical records and revealing interviews with over one hundred residents and officials, Inside Newark traces Newark's history from the 1950s, when the city was a thriving industrial center, to the era of Mayor Cory Booker. Along the way, Curvin covers the disturbances of July 1967, called a riot by the media and a rebellion by residents; the administration of Kenneth Gibson, the first black mayor of a large northeastern city; and the era of Sharpe James, who was found guilty of corruption. Curvin examines damaging housing and mortgage policies, the state takeover of the failing school system, the persistence of corruption and patronage, Newark's shifting ethnic and racial composition, positive developments in housing and business complexes, and the reign of ambitious mayor Cory Booker. Inside Newark reveals a central weakness that continues to plague Newark--that throughout this history, elected officials have not risen to the challenges they have faced. Curvin calls on those in positions of influence to work for the social and economic improvement of all groups and concludes with suggestions for change, focusing on education reform, civic participation, financial management, partnerships with agencies and business, improving Newark's City Council, and limiting the term of the mayor. If Newark's leadership can encompass these changes, Newark will have a chance at a true turnaround.Watch a video with Robert Curvin: Watch video now. (http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-d6zV2OQ8A).
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 07/09/2014
ISBN: 9780813565712
Pages: 377
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.10d
Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 106
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Color: Burgundy
Very pleased with this bag. Color is not too bright so it looks good with lots of other colors
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great little handbag, especially for the price. Must buy!
Color: Coffee
I am very pleased with this little bag. I wanted to try out a smaller bag to see if I want to invest in a high-end designer bag that is about this size. I still wanted a trial bag that looked kind of posh, but casual. This bag is excellent. The leather is very fine. The hardware is sturdy and of good quality. It just looks like you paid way more for it than you did.
I can fit a small bi-fold wallet, my way too big keychain, a lippie, and my eye drops. I think, if I wanted to cram, I could get my Samsung S22 in there as well. But I usually have that out anyway.
This isn't a day bag. It is more for running errands when you don't want to be carrying a big, heavy bag around.
I think I will get the designer bag. But I'm definitely keeping this one, too.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026
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Supper quality
Looks great. Looks like real leather. Large but doesn’t look it. Holds my small purse/wallet perfectly I can easily take it out of the purse and use the small purse for yoga and other events I don’t need a large purse for. Exactly what I needed. I love it.
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★★★★★ 5
Great bag, roomy
Color: Coffee
I like the look and feel of the bag. It is small and lightweight but it still fits my laptop so it makes going to and from work easy.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful leather bag
This bag is beautiful! The color and size are perfect, and it has plenty of useful pockets inside. Great purchase!
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