| Abstract |
On Sunday, July 23, 1967, a riot broke out in Detroit, Michigan which involved destruction of property, looting, arson, and shooting. Property damage was extensive, many hundreds were injured, and at least 43 persons died. A research investigation into certain psychological, social, and economic aspects of persons alleged to have participated in the riot was conducted. With the aid of a questionnaire containing structured and open-ended questions, 500 male Negroes charged with participation in the riot were interviewed at places of detention. All interviews were completed by Friday, August 4, 1967. The objectives of the study were to ascertain basic demographic characteristics, attitudes toward Negro leadership and civil rights, information about preferred communications media and use of such media with special reference to the riot, ideas concerning causation, prevention, and means of breaking up civil disturbances, and information about economic welfare of respondents. Results are presented primarily in tabular form with narrative citation of major points. (Author) |
