Description
In this incisive work, Elijah Anderson explores what happens when everyday life is shaped by inequality—examining how people navigate public spaces when resources, safety, and respect are unevenly distributed. Through vivid, grounded observations, the book traces the social rules that emerge “against the wall,” where vigilance replaces trust and community ties are tested by stigma and fear. Blending sociological insight with compelling narrative detail, it illuminates themes of race, class, urban life, and the fragile negotiations required for coexistence. Anderson’s distinctive, field-informed style makes the book both accessible and urgent, offering a powerful lens on how dignity is claimed—or denied—in the spaces we share.
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Published Jan 1, 2008
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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