"A fascinating account of how the city of Jacksonville met the major challenges of the last half of the 20th century, from those posed by race relations to downtown development to the environment. Crooks has provided a well-written, clear, and thoughtful analysis of the need for and movement to establish a consolidated government, and the early years of that government. His understanding of Jacksonville and of the times is impressive."--Joan S. Carver, Jacksonville University
In the 1950s and '60s Jacksonville faced daunting problems. Critics described city government as boss-ridden,...
"A fascinating account of how the city of Jacksonville met the major challenges of the last half of the 20th century, from those posed by race rela...
