Looking at the communities of Central and West Harlem in New York City, this study explores the locus, form
and significance of socio-economic differentiation for African American professional-managerial workers. It begins by considering centuries of New York City history and the structural elements of class inequality to present readers with the larger context of contemporary events. The primary objective of this study is to examine the everyday lives of black professionals in Harlem and determine what bearing income-generating activities have on ideology, consumption patterns and lifestyle, among other factors.
By:
Sabiyha Robin Prince
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9780415947312
ISBN 10: 0415947316
Series: Studies in African American History and Culture
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 30 October 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
,
General/trade
,
Professional & Vocational
,
Primary
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Race and Class in Manhattan and Harlem History 2. Locating Class and Race in Anthropology and History 3. Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Artists: Harlem's African American Professional-Managerial Workers 4. Work and its Impact on Income and Housing 5. Lifestyle, Consumption and Ideology 6. Negotiating Socioeconomics Boundaries in Kin Networks 7. Negotiating Socioeconomic Boundaries in Community Life 8. Conclusion: Race, Class, History and Identity
