Vacant lots. Historic buildings overgrown with weeds. Walls and alleyways covered with graffiti. These are sights associated with countless inner-city neighborhoods in America, and yet many viewers have trouble getting beyond the surface of such images, whether they are denigrating them as signs of a dangerous ghetto or romanticizing them as traits of a beautiful ruined landscape. The Street: A Field Guide to Inequality provides readers with the critical tools they need t...

Life is unpredictable, and my journey is a testament to that. For a quarter century, crack cocaine held me captive. I lost everything – my home, my family, my dreams, and even my desire to live. But today, I stand before you as a survivor. I’ve rebuilt my life, become a homeowner, and launched my own business. Most importantly, I am a mother, determined to help my daughter overcome the same demons that once plagued me.This book is my story of hope and resilience. It’s about conquer...