Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Housing in the United States

Download or read book Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Housing in the United States written by Jamshid Momeni and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1986-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there has been general improvement in America's housing since 1949, when the U.S. Congress proclaimed the goal of a decent home and suitable living environment for every American family, this stated national aim has clearly not been achieved. Substandard housing conditions are still prevalent anong various racial, ethnic, and economic groups. This book, edited by a leading population and housing scholar with contributions from nationally recognized housing experts, reviews recent data derived from census reports and housing surveys. It focuses on the reasons why the quality and quantity of housing available to blacks, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and American Indians remains significantly below standards for whites.