Baltimore Revisited
Stories of Inequality and Resistance in a U.S. City
By Aiden Faust, Aletheia Hyun-Jin Shin, Amy Zanoni, April K. Householder, Ashley Minner, Daniel L. Buccino, Denise Meringolo, Eli Pousson, Elizabeth M. Nix, Emily Lieb, Fred Scharmen, Jacob R. Levin, Jennifer A. Ferretti, Jodi Kelber- Kaye, Joe Tropea, | Publisher: Rutgers University Press
About the book
Nicknamed both “Mobtown” and “Charm City” and located on the border of the North and South, Baltimore is a city of contradictions. From media depictions in The Wire to the real-life trial of police officers for the murder of Freddie Gray, Baltimore has become a quintessential example of a struggling American city. Yet the truth about Baltimore is far more complicated—and more fascinating.
To help untangle these apparent paradoxes, the editors of Baltimore Revisited have assembled a collection of over thirty experts from inside and outside academia. Together, they reveal that Baltimore has been ground zero for a slew of neoliberal policies, a place where inequality has increased as corporate interests have eagerly privatized public goods and services to maximize profits. But they also uncover how community members resist and reveal a long tradition of Baltimoreans who have fought for social justice.
The essays in this collection take readers on a tour through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, from the Lumbee Indian community in East Baltimore to the crusade for environmental justice in South Baltimore. Baltimore Revisited examines the city’s past, reflects upon the city’s present, and envisions the city’s future.
Editions of Baltimore Revisited
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780813594026
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813594033
- PDF
- ISBN 9780813594057
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Nicknamed both “Mobtown” and “Charm City” and located on the border of the North and South, Baltimore is a city of contradictions. From media depictions in The Wire to the real-life trial of police officers for the murder of Freddie Gray, Baltimore has become a quintessential example of a struggling American city. Yet the truth about Baltimore is far more complicated—and more fascinating.
To help untangle these apparent paradoxes, the editors of Baltimore Revisited have assembled a collection of over thirty experts from inside and outside academia. Together, they reveal that Baltimore has been ground zero for a slew of neoliberal policies, a place where inequality has increased as corporate interests have eagerly privatized public goods and services to maximize profits. But they also uncover how community members resist and reveal a long tradition of Baltimoreans who have fought for social justice.
The essays in this collection take readers on a tour through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, from the Lumbee Indian community in East Baltimore to the crusade for environmental justice in South Baltimore. Baltimore Revisited examines the city’s past, reflects upon the city’s present, and envisions the city’s future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baltimore Revisited about?
Nicknamed both “Mobtown” and “Charm City” and located on the border of the North and South, Baltimore is a city of contradictions. From media depictions in The Wire to the real-life trial of police officers for the murder of Freddie Gray, Baltimore has become a quintessential example of a struggling American city. Yet the truth about Baltimore is far more complicated—and more fascinating.
To help untangle these apparent paradoxes, the editors of Baltimore Revisited have assembled a collection of over thirty experts from inside and outside academia. Together, they reveal that Baltimore has been ground zero for a slew of neoliberal policies, a place where inequality has increased as corporate interests have eagerly privatized public goods and services to maximize profits. But they also uncover how community members resist and reveal a long tradition of Baltimoreans who have fought for social justice.
The essays in this collection take readers on a tour through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, from the Lumbee Indian community in East Baltimore to the crusade for environmental justice in South Baltimore. Baltimore Revisited examines the city’s past, reflects upon the city’s present, and envisions the city’s future.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Baltimore Revisited?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Baltimore Revisited?
Aiden Faust, Aletheia Hyun-Jin Shin, Amy Zanoni, April K. Householder, Ashley Minner, Daniel L. Buccino, Denise Meringolo, Eli Pousson, Elizabeth M. Nix, Emily Lieb, Fred Scharmen, Jacob R. Levin, Jennifer A. Ferretti, Jodi Kelber- Kaye, Joe Tropea,
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Baltimore Revisited is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780813594026) and ebook(ISBN 9780813594033) and pdf(ISBN 9780813594057)
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