URBAN SERVICES AND THE SUBURBANIZATION OF BLACKS

Probability models are used to investigate the effects of suburbanization on racial distinctions in the assessment of five urban services. There is little evidence that suburban locations are more open to blacks than central cities. The findings reported here do provide support for urban policies th...

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Published in:Social science quarterly 1986-09, Vol.67 (3), p.596-603
Main Authors: McDOUGALL, Gerald S., BUNCE, Harold
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blacks
Cities
Discrimination
Economic benefits
Employment
Housing
Needs Assessment
Police
Police services
Probabilities
Public Services
Public welfare
Research Notes
Socioeconomics
Suburbanization
Suburbs
Urban affairs
Urban Areas
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Summary:Probability models are used to investigate the effects of suburbanization on racial distinctions in the assessment of five urban services. There is little evidence that suburban locations are more open to blacks than central cities. The findings reported here do provide support for urban policies that increase mobility. Blacks are able to benefit from suburban conditions, conditions which lower the probability of service dissatisfaction and reduce racial distinctions in the assessment of local service provision.
ISSN:0038-4941
1540-6237