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Postindustrial Urban Crisis

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

In his book Getting Ghost sociologist Luke Bergmann tells the story of urban decay, crime, and poverty in Detroit though the eyes of two young, black drug dealers.

Event: Luke Bergmann will be speaking
Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 pm
Bluestockings Bookstore
172 Allen Street, between Stanton and Rivington Streets


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  • [1] the truth from Atlanta/New York March 25, 2009 - 12:45PM

    I don't know why causcasians are always amazed that people in lower income brackets often living below the poverty level are "articulate" or intelligent people. Lack of wealth does not equal ignorance.


  • [2] the truth from Atlanta/New York March 25, 2009 - 12:45PM

    The phrase means, that you will become be "unseen" by the people you are leaving. Clever huh?
  • [3] Chicago Listener March 25, 2009 - 12:47PM

    I wonder if the author has any thoughts on the long tenure of former Mayor Coleman Young and its effect on the city. Did it stifle innovation and a diverse range of voices? Was he able to reach young people? What about the political leadership since then?


  • [4] the truth from Atlanta/New York March 25, 2009 - 12:47PM

    That is because young Black folks are often taught Christian values by the parents/grandparents and when in trouble, you fall on your faith.
  • [5] the truth from Atlanta/New York March 25, 2009 - 12:49PM

    Wow Leonard again....all young people living in impoverished neighbor hoods are NOT in gangs!!!


  • [6] the truth from Atlanta/New York March 25, 2009 - 12:52PM

    Their are lots of empoverished weed smoking, drug dealing whites also in Detroit. They do have trailer parks....Eminem.

    That's the problem, too much TV!

    I have to tune out now this segment and hearing whites discuss this subject is frustrating to me. Chock full o'stereotypes.
  • [7] alexandra from west village nyc March 25, 2009 - 02:02PM

    Thanks for having Luke on the show today. I will check out his book and try to make his event tonight. I just wish he had more air time!

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