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C-SPAN BookTV: Searching for Whitopia

Demos Fellow Rich Benjamin discuses his new book at Politics & Prose in D.C.

C-SPAN BookTV

With Rich Benjamin

In his book he explores the growing phenomenon of self-imposed residential segregation, arguing that as the country becomes more diverse, the creation of all-white communities is on the rise. He talked about the months he spent living in three representative "whitopias," which he characterizes as being among the fastest-growing communities, populated by white migrants, and charming escapes from racial and cultural diversity.

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