In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: How Universities Are Plundering Our Cities

In "In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower," Davarian L.

Baldwin sheds light on the dark side of universities' growing influence in American cities.

This groundbreaking book reveals how these institutions gentrify neighborhoods, suppress wages, and maintain private police forces that target Black and Latinx communities.

Through eye-opening conversations with city leaders, workers, and activists, Baldwin makes clear who benefits from unchecked university power and who is left vulnerable.

But he also offers a vision for a more equitable relationship between cities and universities.

This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our urban centers and the impact of higher education on society.