Division Street: America
“Division Street: America” by Studs Terkel, published by Penguin / Pelican in 1970, is a significant work that showcases Terkel’s talent as an oral historian. This edition spans 432 pages and presents a vivid exploration of life in Chicago through the voices of its residents. The book captures the social dynamics and cultural nuances of the city, offering insights into the experiences and perspectives of its diverse inhabitants.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect the social life and customs of Chicago, as well as the broader themes of urban life in the United States. Terkel’s interviews reveal the complexities of community and identity, providing a case study of the city’s neighborhoods and their unique characteristics. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in social surveys and the lived experiences of individuals within urban settings.
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“Division Street: America” is the book that first made Studs Terkel’s reputation as the country’s foremost oral historian, as “more than a writer. . . a national resource,” in the words of John Kenneth Galbraith. Indeed, the people in Division Street were so compelling that Terkel revisited many of them for his recent bestseller, Race, showing how their opinions had changed and their prejudices had grown in the intervening decades.
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