Young and Homeless in Hollywood examines the social and spacial dynamics that contributed to the construction of a new social imaginary--"homeless youth"--in the United States during a period of accelerated modernization from the mid 1970s to the 1990s. Susan Ruddick draws from a range of theoretical frameworks and empirical treatments that deal with the relationship between placemaking and the politics of social identity.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This tour is not to be missedBy Anne F.Imagine being given a private tour through the worldrsquo;s most important museum by a charming and knowledgeable insider; ushered into rooms you didnrsquo;t know existed; shown the often-infinitesimal differences between a fake and a masterpiece; entertained with captivating stories and enlightened by a connoisseurrsquo;s insight about the attributes of all priceless art; be it a bust by Gian Lorenzo Bernini or a quilt from Geersquo;s Bend; Alabama.This marvelous book holds your hand and guides you from ldquo;I donrsquo;t know much about art but I know what I likerdquo; to ldquo;I know what I like and I can clearly articulate whyrdquo;. Its generous in the way that the best books by experts are; it gives the reader/viewer a sense of confidence and the nerve to envision that with enough study and enthusiasm; mastery might be within reach.18 of 22 people found the following review helpful. The Quality Instinct: Seeing Art Through a Museum Directors EyeBy Frank HoltExtremely well written - approaches art from the standpoint of defining quality; artistic interpretation; use of materials; revelance to the history of the visual arts and personal appreciation.Does not use the usual suspects for discussion - selects works that truly reflect artistic integrity in all of its many guises.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A must read for anyone who wants to learn how to gauge superior quality in ArtBy Corinne CainThis mans style of writing is exquisite; plus we are led to understand his development of comprehending "good; better; best" with respect to art.
