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When reading chapters six and seven of reconstructing time’s square, we analyzed the subtle changes in New York that gradually occurred in the second half of the twentieth century, and the effects of these changes. The changes began around the time of the housing act of 1949, which set up an urban renewal plan toContinue reading “Blog Post #7”

When asked the question if I’d take a job away from my family to help support them, I thought that this was a complicated question. As an American who didn’t grow up in poverty, I’d be devastated to have to leave my family to support them. But, I recognize that this is not the caseContinue reading “Blog Post #6”

When reading chapters 17 and 18, the authors portrayed the cities of New York and Paris as major international cities, which they are. Both of these cities have an international presence regarding the citizens, business, and culture. A big common ground between New York and Paris that Brettel and Kemper discuss in chapter 18 isContinue reading “Blog Post #5”

After I read chapter thirteen and fourteen, I thought both these articles presented a clear correlation between poverty and crime, and how crime is an effective method (in the short term) to make ends meet for those with minimal means of income. Goode analyzes society’s false reasoning for poverty, and does a great job atContinue reading “Blog Post #4”

As I read this article, I saw several similarities between the description of Yarmouk of Demascus and several major cities of the United States. While there were definitely less similarities regarding Chinese cities and American cities, I saw a lot of qualities that Yarmouk had in common. For one thing, Yarmouk does have poverty andContinue reading “Blog Post #3: Comparing Damascus and Chinese cities to cities in America”

If given the option to do fieldwork in Hobart or Milan, I’d definitely be more inclined to do fieldwork in Milan. Though I am sure I’d enjoy doing fieldwork in Hobart for a litany of reasons, primarily being it’s a great opportunity to learn about different people and cultures, I think I’d enjoy experiencing lifeContinue reading “Blog Post #2: Hobart or Milan?”

Like most people who live in the northeast, the biggest city I’ve been to before is of course New York City. New York is over double the size of Los Angeles’ population, and it shows in both the structure and the density of people you’ll see on an average day in New York. New YorkContinue reading “Blog #1: The Biggest City I’ve Ever Been To”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”