Feagin, Joe R., comp., The Urban Scene: Myths and Realities, Random House, 1973.

This book is a compilation of excerpts from other books on the subject. Topics covered range from grieving for a lost home to the American dream to perspectives on poverty and the political economy of the African American ghetto.

Jargowsky, Paul A., Poverty and Place: Ghettos, Barrios, and the American City, Russell Sage Foundation, 1997.

In this book, Jargowsky examines the inner city and the urban poor. He also addresses the importance of community development and race relations.