Ghetto Revolts

Peter H. Rossi (1921-2006) was professor of sociology emeritus at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, director of research at the Social and Demographic Research Institute, and past president of the American Sociological Association. Known as one of the most eminent of American social scientists, Rossi authored over forty books and two hundred scholarly articles. His works include Down and Out in America: The Origins of Homelessness; Just Punishments: Federal Guidelines and Public Opinion Compared; Natural Hazards and Public Choice;and Armed and Considered Dangerous.

• Rossi, P. H. Introduction.--Williams, W. Cleveland's crisis ghetto.--Boesel, D. and others. White institutions and Black rage.--Conforti, J. N. Newark: ghetto or city?--Schuman, H. Free will and determinism in public beliefs about race.--Parmenter, T. Breakdown of law and order.--Rainwater, L. Open letter on white justice and the riots.--Dynes, R. and Quarantelli, E. Looting in American cities.--Knopf, T. A. Sniping: a new pattern of violence.--Lipsky, M. and Olson, D. Riot commission politics.--Rosenthal, M. Where rumor raged.--Blauner, R. S. Whitewash over Watts.--Greer, E. The liberation of Gary, Indiana.--Barbaro, F. Newark: political brokers.