Legal Scholarship for the Urban Core: From the Ground Up

This book explores how law and lawyers can respond to the challenges of American urban cores, providing paths forward at the local level and laying a foundation for new paradigms and approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 261 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The problems of entrenched poverty and economic underdevelopment in American urban cores are complex and multifaceted, posing significant challenges that have hindered consistent and long-term progress for many decades. While inadequate and misguided laws cannot be solely blamed for this situation, the implementation of effective laws, coupled with skilled legal representation, can play a crucial role in overcoming these obstacles. This book aims to showcase a range of scholarly analyses that explore various legal issues and methodologies related to the challenges faced by urban cores. By examining a broad spectrum of legal topics, the book demonstrates how law and lawyers can respond to these challenges and contribute to positive change.

In the face of federal political paralysis and inattention, this book offers practical solutions at the local level. It provides a foundation for new paradigms and approaches to tackle intransigent problems, offering a pragmatic response to contemporary challenges. The book is particularly relevant to anyone concerned about the current state of American urban cores and seeks to empower individuals and communities to address these issues effectively.

The challenges of entrenched poverty and economic underdevelopment in American urban cores are multifaceted and require a comprehensive and collaborative approach. By examining the role of law and lawyers in addressing these challenges, this book provides valuable insights and strategies for promoting positive change in urban communities.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108713146