The Cosmopolitan Canopy by Elijah Anderson
Elijah Anderson, called one of our best urban ethnographers by the New York Times Book Review, introduces the concept of the cosmopolitan canopy the urban islands of civility amid segregated ghettos, suburbs, and ethnic enclaves.
"Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best" -- Booklist
"Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best." -- Booklist
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
"Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best." -- Booklist
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"Anderson's nuanced treatment of 'the social dynamics of racial inequality' and his precise observations . . . offer immediate pleasure." -- Publishers Weekly
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"The most important book on race relations in many years." -- Randall Collins, president, American Sociological Association
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
"Vintage Elijah Anderson—original, creative, engaging, and thought-provoking . . . . This book is a must-read." -- William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
Elijah Anderson is Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University. Recipient of the 2021 Stockholm Prize in Criminology, his other prominent works include the classic A Place on the Corner and the award–winning Streetwise.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393340518 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393340511 |
| Title | The Cosmopolitan Canopy |
| Author | Elijah Anderson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2012-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 338 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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