"Harvey Graff begins by telling us that living in Dallas challenged all that he knew about cities. This richly-researched and beautifully-written book does the same for the rest of us. Its provocative historical analysis of space, growth, economics, politics, culture, and memory offers an uncommonly lucid account of inequality, segregation, and their denial."--Ira Katznelson, author of When Affirmative Action Was White " The Dallas Myth is an entertaining and meditative reflection on history and the imagination, written with the clear, grounded intelligence of a leading historian at the top of his game."--Michael Frisch, author of Portraits in Steel " The Dallas Myth is a terrific book--bold, persuasive, and important. It is interesting how Dallas emerges with a personality, almost like a character in a story."--Michael B. Katz "I'm likely teaching my sociology of space and place course next year, and I expect to include Dallas , which is a gem.

"--Wendy Griswold, Bergen Evans Professor of the Humanities and professor of sociology and English, Northwestern University "Graff brings a lot to the table--the incisive, disciplined eye of an academic who's not native but knows the city well. And he has very interesting things to say about the city in his book. He's spot on."-- The Dallas Observer "With this study of Dallas, Texas, Graff has composed a most original and readable urban studies critique of a major urban center. Although a scholarly work, the informed general reading audience with an interest in the topic will appreciate this painstakingly researched and expertly crafted book."-- Choice " The Dallas Myth is an articulate and intelligently argued deconstruction of the ninth largest city in the United States."-- Canadian Journal of Sociology "This provocative book will be of interest to many urban historians."-- American Historical Review " The Dallas Myth serves as both an expose and a cautionary tale directed at other 'big buzz' cities.

"-- Book News " The Dallas Myth is an innovative and engaging study of a city that still struggles to understand itself."-- Journal of Southern History "Largely aimed at a local or regional audience, The Dallas Myth nonetheless offers insights for urban historians and others interested in the future of American cities. Graff presents a provocative view of the role of myth in shaping not only a community's sense of identity but its city building processes as well."-- Journal of Social History.