“I have perused the text and find that it is a work of great expertise. Peggy Wireman’s range of analysis is impressive and her emphasis on comprehensive view of the community—and corresponding problems—very well taken. The book has historical depth and concludes with most welcome up-to-date and future-oriented recommendations. An asset to the urban analysis literature and a great tool for practitioners.”

– Jurg K. Siegenthaler, Professor Emeritus, American University, Department of Sociology, Washington, D.C.