The Sidewalks of St. Louis: Places, People, and Politics in an American City [Hardcover]

George Lipsitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1991

In twenty-seven vignettes, Lipsitz explores the lives of oddballs and outcasts, immigrants and artists, those whose stories are often left out of traditional history books, but whose labor and imagination made St. Louis the city it is today.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sidewalks is a must-read for anyone wishing to delve into the city's more arcane tales. Lipsitz digs beneath the surface of St. Louis' cultural geography and in so doing reveals currents of history and culture that have played a hidden role in shaping the city's identity."--Gateway Heritage

About the Author

George Lipsitz lived in St. Louis from 1963 to 1982, studying at Washington University and at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he later taught.  He is Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, San Diego, and author of several books, including Time Passages:  Collective Memory and American Popular Culture and A Life in the Struggle:  Ivory Perry and the Culture of Opposition, which won the 1988 Anisfield-Wolf Prize as an outstanding book on race relations.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: University of Missouri; First Edition edition (July 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826208142
• ISBN-13: 978-0826208149
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Missouri

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