Turf Wars: Discourse, Diversity, and the Politics of Place

by Gabriella Gahlia Modan

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Turf Wars: Discourse, Diversity, and the Politics of Place is the fascinating story of an urban neighborhood undergoing rapid gentrification. Explores how members of a multi-ethnic, multi-class Washington, DC, community deploy language to legitimize themselves as community members while discrediting others. Discusses such issues as public toilets and public urination, the "morality" of co-ops and condos, and characterizations of "good" girls and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1405129557

ISBN13:9781405129558

Release Date:January 2007

Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

Length:384 Pages

Weight:1.24 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

City Planning & Urban Development Cultural Human Geography Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Urban

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