Fiasco: The Battle for Boston

Fiasco: The Battle for Boston

Pushkin Industries
Държава Съединени щати
Жанрове История
Език EN-US
Епизоди 3
Последен 30.06.2026

In 1974, a federal judge ruled that Boston's public schools were unconstitutionally segregated, leading to a controversial desegregation plan known as 'busing.' This audiobook, produced by Pushkin Industries and written by journalist Leon Neyfakh, explores the ensuing year of upheaval, violence, and protests in Boston. It delves into the heated national debate over school integration and racism in the North, featuring surprising twists and fascinating characters.

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