Barden, Renard, “Gangs,” Rourke Corporation, 1990.
This book examines street gangs in America; their origin, purpose and effects on members and the neighborhood.
Bing, Leon, “Do Or Die,” Harper Collins, 1991.
Here an in depth look into the lives of the two most notorious gangs in Los Angeles, the Crips and the Bloods.
Darwin, Charles Galtor, “The Next Million Years,” Doubleday and Company, Garden City, New York.
A look into the future of human interaction, population, and the survival of the human race is offered in this book.
Finegan, William, “Out There,” New Yorker Magazine, September 10 and 17, 1990 issues.
This extensive and lengthy article, in two parts, goes into the lives of New Haven youth who operate in the drug commerce world.
Gladwin, Thomas, “Poverty USA,” Little Brown and Company, 1967.
The fact that poverty is being powerless is explored in this book. If the poor had the power to lift themselves of poverty they would.
Glazier, Nathan and Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, “Beyond the Melting Pot,” The City in American Life edited by Paul Kramer and Freferick L. Holborn, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, New York.
This essay takes a close look at ethnicity and its influence on American cities.
Hallibarton, Warren J., “The People of Connecticut,” Connecticut Yankee Publishers, Inc. 1984.
This detailed look at the demographic diversity of Connecticut and its history would make an excellent text book for middle school use.
Stark, Evan, “Everything You Need To Know About Gangs,” Rosen Group, 1991.
Every aspect of gangs and gang life is discussed in this very contemporary edition.
Switzer, Ellen, “Our Urban Planet,” Atheneum, New York, New York, 1980.
City planning must bring a measure of beauty and order even in the poorest neighborhoods.
Tretten, Rudie, “Cities In Crisis,” “Slums and Suburbs—Two Nations Divisible,” Prentice Hall, 1970.
This work looks into America’s slums and its inhabitants who have been cut off from middle class affluence.
Van Dusen, Alfred E., “Connecticut,” “The Founding of New Haven,” Random House, 1961.
This extensive chapter presents a detailed look at the formation and growth of New Haven.
Whitman, Walt, “Leaves of Green,” “Mannahatta,” American Library Mentor Edition, New York, New York, 1855.
“Mannahatta” is an emotional poem which allows the reader to feel the power of a burgeoning megalopolis.
“The New Haven Register,” “New Haven Advocate,” and “The Connecticut Post” are excellent sources for classroom use and discussions or urban issues.
