Hasan, Hakim
Sidewalk
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374527259
- author:
- Hasan, Hakim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 14.48 x 3.05 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Ethnic Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Sidewalk offers a unique insight into the lives of those who work on the streets of New York's diverse neighborhoods. Sociologist Mitchell Duneier spent five years with individuals selling secondhand goods, panhandling, and scavenging books and magazines in Greenwich Village. He argues that these street vendors contribute significantly to the order and well-being of the area, challenging common perceptions. This ethnography provides a compelling group portrait of several poor black men who make their livelihoods on the sidewalks. Duneier's study reveals the complexities of urban life, including its vitality, conflicts about class and race, and surprising opportunities for empathy among strangers. The book also features an insightful afterword by Hakim Hasan. Sidewalk is a valuable resource for courses in sociology, urban studies, and deviance, offering practical insights into research methods, social control, and the intersections of class, race, and gender.
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