Colin Gordon Bücher

Colin Gordon, a Professor of History at The University of Iowa, explores significant themes in American history through his works. His notable titles include "Dead on Arrival," which examines the political landscape of healthcare in the 20th century, and "New Deals," which analyzes the interplay of business, labor, and politics during the transformative years of 1920 to 1935. Gordon's scholarship provides critical insights into the complexities of American societal changes and the forces shaping its history.

The book delves into the historical impact of private racial restrictions on property ownership in American cities during the first half of the twentieth century. It highlights how these agreements shaped urban development and perpetuated social, political, and economic exclusion. Through extensive research in five Midwestern counties, the author uncovers the mechanisms of segregation prior to zoning laws and federal redlining. The narrative also examines how these restrictions evolved into subtle practices that continued to enforce segregation, revealing their lasting consequences on housing inequality and economic mobility today.