text Refinery town : big oil, big money, and the remaking of an American city
- Summary
- The People vs. Big Oil--how a working-class company town harnessed the power of local politics to reclaim their community Home to one of the largest oil refineries in the state, Richmond, California, was once a typical company town, dominated by ... Read more
- Contents
- Introduction: from company town to progressive city -- A refiner's fire -- The greening of city hall -- Richmond's community policeman -- Tuesday night cage fights -- An election not for sale -- Celebrating our differences? -- Gentrification and i... Read more
- Format
- text
- Description
- x, 22 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher
- 2017
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 979 EAR in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 979 EAR in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
Municipal government California Richmond History
Business and politics California Richmond History
Company towns California Richmond History
Petroleum industry and trade Political aspects California Richmond History
Community development California Richmond History
Richmond (Calif.) Politics and government 21st century
SOCIAL SCIENCE Regional Studies
Business and politics
Community development
Company towns
Municipal government
Petroleum industry and trade Political aspects
Politics and government
California Richmond
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| Library | Location | Status |
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| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 979 EAR in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
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