7. The Long Island Miracle

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction 1
4. 1. The Future Detroit of the East 18
5. 2. The Crabgrass Wasn’t Always Greener 48
6. 3. Attics, Basements, and Sheds 79
7. 4. Fair without Full Employment 114
8. 5. The Suburban War on Poverty 144
9. 6. Shouldering Their “Fair Share” 174
10. 7. The Long Island Miracle 207
11. Conclusion 235
12. Acknowledgments 243
13. Appendix 247
14. List of Abbreviations 255
15. Notes 259
16. Index 309