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Black social capital : the politics of school reform in Baltimore, 1986-1998 / Marion Orr.

Author/creator Orr, Marion, 1962-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoLawrence : University Press of Kansas, ©1999.
Descriptionxiv, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Studies in government and public policy
Studies in government and public policy. ^A224536
Contents Social capital, urban regimes, and school reform -- The formation of black social capital in Baltimore -- Patronage culture and the politics of biracial cooperation -- The political economy and city schools, 1950-1990 -- School reform through site-based management -- Neighborhood mobilization: the Barclay and stadium school movements -- Civic elites and the Baltimore commonwealth -- The defeat of private management -- School reform and the city-state connection -- Lessons from the Baltimore experience.
Local noteLittle-323135--305131027902X
Local noteLittle-323135--305131027902X
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-229) and index.
LCCN 99022219
ISBN0700609814 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0700609822 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LC2803 .B35 O77 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold