The Taming of New York's Washington Square (häftad)
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Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
336
Utgivningsdatum
2018-12-04
Förlag
New York University Press
Illustrationer
21 black and white illustrations
Dimensioner
226 x 157 x 23 mm
Vikt
454 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
402:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on Creme w/Matte Lam
ISBN
9781479898213

The Taming of New York's Washington Square

A Wild Civility

av Erich Goode
Häftad,  Engelska, 2018-12-04
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The surprising and unofficial system of social control and regulation that keeps crime rates low in New York Citys Washington Square Park Located in New York Citys Greenwich Village, Washington Square Park is a 9.75-acre public park that is perhaps best known for its historic Washington Square Arch, a landmark at the foot of 5th Avenue. Hundreds, if not thousands, pass through the park every day, some sit on benches enjoying the sunshine, play a game of chess, watch their children play in the playground, take their dog to the dog runs, or sit by the fountain or, sometimes, buy or sell drugs. The park has an extremely low crime rate. Sociologist, and local resident, Erich Goode wants to know why. He notes that many visitors do violate park rules and ordinances, even engaging in misdemeanors like cigarette and marijuana smoking, alcohol consumption, public urination, skateboarding and bike riding. And yet, he argues, contrary to the well-known broken windows theory, which suggests that small crimes left unchecked lead to major crimes, serious crimes hardly ever take place there. Why with such an immense volume of infractionsand peopleare there so little felonious or serious, and virtually no violent, crime? With rich and detailed observations as well as in-depth interviews, Goode demonstrates how onlookers, bystanders, and witnessesboth denizens and your average casual park visitorprovide an effective system of social control, keeping more serious wrongdoing in check. Goode also profiles the parks visitors, showing us that the park is a major draw to residents and tourists alike. Visitors come from all over; only a quarter of the parks visitors live in the neighborhood (the Village and SoHo), one out of ten are tourists, and one out of six are from upper Manhattan or the Bronx. Goode looks at the patterns of who visits the park, when they come, and, once in the park, where they go. Regardless of where they live, Goode argues, all of the Parks visitors help keep the park safe and lively. The Taming of New Yorks Washington Square is an engaging and entertaining look at a surprisingly safe space in the heart of Manhattan.
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"Based on direct and perceptive observations, Erich gives us a complete, comparative and comprehensive view of what is going on in WSP. Very wisely, he contextualizes this view in more general perspectives of NYC, the U.S.A and relevant sociological perceptions. Consequently, readers are taken not only to a fascinating social tour of the park, but also absorb outstanding exposes of looking at WSP from different, relevant and insightful angles. This provides an absolutely engaging, pleasurable and a wonderfully positive reading and learning experience. This is a breathtaking text that people will love to read and enjoy. It is both descriptive and analytical, suggesting many insights and most of all, makes one think." -- Nachman Ben-Yehuda, Co-author of Fraud and Misconduct in Research "With knowing mind and perceptive eye, this veteran sociologist unlocks the hyper-civility of Washington Squareoften held as archetype for social richness in a public place. Goode displays how democratic values and complex accommodation can live through daily interactionin quarrels and kindness, decencies and, yes, some disrespect. It is, in ways we learn, the blemished agora of hybrid greatness." -- Harvey Molotch, Author of Against Security "Rich in detail and analysis, Eric Goodes book portrays Washington Square Park through the eyes of an affectionate observer. His The Taming of New Yorks Washington Square is an important addition to the literature on this famous public space" -- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice "Goodes study of Washington Square is a deep dive into how this space is used and what we can learn from the interactions within an intimate exploration of a much-loved place, grounded in traditional sociological concepts." * American Journal of Sociology * "The Taming of New Yorks Washington Square offers ideas about safety and tolerance in public spaces in cities at a time when Americans are passionately debating the role of law enforcement in society. ... Washington Square Park, Erich Goode demonstrates, presents a model that prioritizes the responsibility of citizens in maintaining civility and relegates police to a secondary role." * Gotham: A Blog for Scholars of New York City History *

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Erich Goode is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Stony Brook University. He is the author of numerous books, including Drugs in American Society, Deviant Behavior, and Justifiable Conduct.

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