Author: Kristen Hill Maher
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197557228
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
San Diego and Tijuana are the site of a national border enforcement spectacle, but they are also neighboring cities with deeply intertwined histories, cultures, and economies. In Unequal Neighbors, Kristen Hill Maher and David Carruthers shift attention from the national border to a local one, examining the role of place stigma in reinforcing actual and imagined inequalities between these cities. Widespread "bordered imaginaries" in San Diego represent it as a place of economic vitality, safety, and order, while stigmatizing Tijuana as a zone of poverty, crime, and corruption. These dualisms misrepresent complex realities on the ground, but they also have real material effects: the vision of a local border benefits some actors in the region while undermining others. Based on a wide range of original empirical materials, the book examines how asymmetries between these cities have been produced and reinforced through stigmatizing representations of Tijuana in media, everyday talk, economic relations, and local tourism discourse and practices. However, both place stigma and borders are subject to contestation, and the book also examines "debordering" practices and counter-narratives about Tijuana's image. While the details of the book are particular to this corner of the world, the kinds of processes it documents offer a window into the making of unequal neighbors more broadly. The dynamics at the Tijuana border present a framework for understanding how inequalities that manifest in cultural practices produce asymmetric borders between places.
Unequal Neighbors
Author: Kristen Hill Maher
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197557228
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
San Diego and Tijuana are the site of a national border enforcement spectacle, but they are also neighboring cities with deeply intertwined histories, cultures, and economies. In Unequal Neighbors, Kristen Hill Maher and David Carruthers shift attention from the national border to a local one, examining the role of place stigma in reinforcing actual and imagined inequalities between these cities. Widespread "bordered imaginaries" in San Diego represent it as a place of economic vitality, safety, and order, while stigmatizing Tijuana as a zone of poverty, crime, and corruption. These dualisms misrepresent complex realities on the ground, but they also have real material effects: the vision of a local border benefits some actors in the region while undermining others. Based on a wide range of original empirical materials, the book examines how asymmetries between these cities have been produced and reinforced through stigmatizing representations of Tijuana in media, everyday talk, economic relations, and local tourism discourse and practices. However, both place stigma and borders are subject to contestation, and the book also examines "debordering" practices and counter-narratives about Tijuana's image. While the details of the book are particular to this corner of the world, the kinds of processes it documents offer a window into the making of unequal neighbors more broadly. The dynamics at the Tijuana border present a framework for understanding how inequalities that manifest in cultural practices produce asymmetric borders between places.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197557228
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
San Diego and Tijuana are the site of a national border enforcement spectacle, but they are also neighboring cities with deeply intertwined histories, cultures, and economies. In Unequal Neighbors, Kristen Hill Maher and David Carruthers shift attention from the national border to a local one, examining the role of place stigma in reinforcing actual and imagined inequalities between these cities. Widespread "bordered imaginaries" in San Diego represent it as a place of economic vitality, safety, and order, while stigmatizing Tijuana as a zone of poverty, crime, and corruption. These dualisms misrepresent complex realities on the ground, but they also have real material effects: the vision of a local border benefits some actors in the region while undermining others. Based on a wide range of original empirical materials, the book examines how asymmetries between these cities have been produced and reinforced through stigmatizing representations of Tijuana in media, everyday talk, economic relations, and local tourism discourse and practices. However, both place stigma and borders are subject to contestation, and the book also examines "debordering" practices and counter-narratives about Tijuana's image. While the details of the book are particular to this corner of the world, the kinds of processes it documents offer a window into the making of unequal neighbors more broadly. The dynamics at the Tijuana border present a framework for understanding how inequalities that manifest in cultural practices produce asymmetric borders between places.
Europe on $10 a Day
Author: Arthur Frommer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 707
Book Description
Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2020
Author: Grace Bascos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628874594
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-to-date and to-the-point, Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2020 supplies a thorough yet portable plan for taking on Sin City'and winning big! With the most trusted name in travel showing you the way, you'll experience the megawatt glitz of the Vegas Strip, relive the old-school glamour of the Rat Pack's heyday, and try gourmet cuisine crafted by some of the world's best-known chefs. Everything has been freshly researched and updated for 2020'a must in a city where things change faster than you can say 'mama needs a new pair of shoes!' Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2020 contains: Tons of useful maps, including a detachable foldout one Itineraries by interest so you can explore the city by iconic sights, plan the perfect bachelor or bachelorette party, or take in the wonders (Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and more) that are an easy drive from the cityExcursions beyond the casinos to enjoy Vegas's luxe spas, unparalleled shopping, surprisingly compelling history museums and nearby natural attractions Entertainment and nightlife covering everything from lavish Cirque du Soleil spectacles to risquE revues and all-night dance parties Candid reviews that run the gamut of places to eat, stay, play, and shop'from the budget-friendly to the ultra-luxe Helpful planning info for getting there, getting around, and getting the most bang for your buck About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628874594
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-to-date and to-the-point, Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2020 supplies a thorough yet portable plan for taking on Sin City'and winning big! With the most trusted name in travel showing you the way, you'll experience the megawatt glitz of the Vegas Strip, relive the old-school glamour of the Rat Pack's heyday, and try gourmet cuisine crafted by some of the world's best-known chefs. Everything has been freshly researched and updated for 2020'a must in a city where things change faster than you can say 'mama needs a new pair of shoes!' Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2020 contains: Tons of useful maps, including a detachable foldout one Itineraries by interest so you can explore the city by iconic sights, plan the perfect bachelor or bachelorette party, or take in the wonders (Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and more) that are an easy drive from the cityExcursions beyond the casinos to enjoy Vegas's luxe spas, unparalleled shopping, surprisingly compelling history museums and nearby natural attractions Entertainment and nightlife covering everything from lavish Cirque du Soleil spectacles to risquE revues and all-night dance parties Candid reviews that run the gamut of places to eat, stay, play, and shop'from the budget-friendly to the ultra-luxe Helpful planning info for getting there, getting around, and getting the most bang for your buck About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Frommer's Easyguide to Las Vegas 2019
Author: Grace Bascos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628874211
Category : TRAVEL
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-to-date and to-the-point, Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2019 supplies a thorough yet portable plan for taking on Sin City--and winning big! With the most trusted name in travel showing you the way, you'll experience the megawatt glitz of the Vegas Strip, relive the old-school glamour of the Rat Pack's heyday, and try gourmet cuisine crafted by some of the world's best-known chefs. Everything has been freshly researched and updated for 2019--a must in a city where things change faster than you can say "mama needs a new pair of shoes!"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628874211
Category : TRAVEL
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Up-to-date and to-the-point, Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2019 supplies a thorough yet portable plan for taking on Sin City--and winning big! With the most trusted name in travel showing you the way, you'll experience the megawatt glitz of the Vegas Strip, relive the old-school glamour of the Rat Pack's heyday, and try gourmet cuisine crafted by some of the world's best-known chefs. Everything has been freshly researched and updated for 2019--a must in a city where things change faster than you can say "mama needs a new pair of shoes!"
America the Beautiful
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426223365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"America the Beautiful' showcases the stunning spaces closest to our nation's heart--from the woods in the Great Appalachian Valley that Davy Crockett once called home to the breathtaking sweep of California's Big Sur coast to the wilds of Alaska. It also celebrates the people who have made this country what it is, featuring a wide range of images including the Arikara Nation in the early 1900s and scientists preparing for travel to Mars on a Hawaiian island. Culled from National Geographic's vaunted photo archives, spanning a period of more than 130 years, this provocative collection depicts the splendor of this great nation as only National Geographic can, with a dramatic combination of modern and historical imagery--from the creation of architectural icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and Lady Liberty to the last of the country's wild places preserved in our national parks. 0With a structure inspired by the original song "America the Beautiful," this book recognizes what makes our nation great, region by region. And all 50 states and six territories of the U.S. are honored with 50 words from celebrities, historians, activists, conservationists, and politicians who call America home. Profound and inspiring, this is a book for everyone who has ever marveled at the beauty of the United States." --Provided by publisher.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426223365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"America the Beautiful' showcases the stunning spaces closest to our nation's heart--from the woods in the Great Appalachian Valley that Davy Crockett once called home to the breathtaking sweep of California's Big Sur coast to the wilds of Alaska. It also celebrates the people who have made this country what it is, featuring a wide range of images including the Arikara Nation in the early 1900s and scientists preparing for travel to Mars on a Hawaiian island. Culled from National Geographic's vaunted photo archives, spanning a period of more than 130 years, this provocative collection depicts the splendor of this great nation as only National Geographic can, with a dramatic combination of modern and historical imagery--from the creation of architectural icons like the Golden Gate Bridge and Lady Liberty to the last of the country's wild places preserved in our national parks. 0With a structure inspired by the original song "America the Beautiful," this book recognizes what makes our nation great, region by region. And all 50 states and six territories of the U.S. are honored with 50 words from celebrities, historians, activists, conservationists, and politicians who call America home. Profound and inspiring, this is a book for everyone who has ever marveled at the beauty of the United States." --Provided by publisher.
The Brooklyn Nobody Knows
Author: William B. Helmreich
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400883121
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
A one-of-a-kind walking guide to Brooklyn, from the man who walked every block in New York City Bill Helmreich walked every block of New York City—6,000 miles in all—to write the award-winning The New York Nobody Knows. Later, he re-walked Brooklyn—some 816 miles—to write this one-of-a-kind walking guide to the city's hottest borough. Drawing on hundreds of conversations he had with residents during his block-by-block journeys, The Brooklyn Nobody Knows captures the heart and soul of a diverse, booming, and constantly changing borough that defines cool around the world. The guide covers every one of Brooklyn’s forty-four neighborhoods, from Greenpoint to Coney Island, providing a colorful portrait of each section’s most interesting, unusual, and unknown people, places, and things. Along the way you will learn about a Greenpoint park devoted to plants and trees that produce materials used in industry; a hornsmith who practices his craft in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens; a collection of 1,140 stuffed animals hanging from a tree in Bergen Beach; a five-story Brownsville mural that depicts Zionist leader Theodor Herzl—and that was the brainchild of black teenagers; Brooklyn’s most private—yet public—beach in Manhattan Beach; and much, much more. An unforgettably vivid chronicle of today’s Brooklyn, the book can also be enjoyed without ever leaving home—but it’s almost guaranteed to inspire you to get out and explore one of the most fascinating urban areas anywhere. Covers every one of Brooklyn’s 44 neighborhoods, providing a colorful portrait of their most interesting, unusual, and unknown people, places, and things Each neighborhood section features a brief overview and history; a detailed, user-friendly map keyed to the text; and a lively guided walking tour Draws on the author’s 816-mile walk through every Brooklyn neighborhood Includes insights from conversations with hundreds of residents
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400883121
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
A one-of-a-kind walking guide to Brooklyn, from the man who walked every block in New York City Bill Helmreich walked every block of New York City—6,000 miles in all—to write the award-winning The New York Nobody Knows. Later, he re-walked Brooklyn—some 816 miles—to write this one-of-a-kind walking guide to the city's hottest borough. Drawing on hundreds of conversations he had with residents during his block-by-block journeys, The Brooklyn Nobody Knows captures the heart and soul of a diverse, booming, and constantly changing borough that defines cool around the world. The guide covers every one of Brooklyn’s forty-four neighborhoods, from Greenpoint to Coney Island, providing a colorful portrait of each section’s most interesting, unusual, and unknown people, places, and things. Along the way you will learn about a Greenpoint park devoted to plants and trees that produce materials used in industry; a hornsmith who practices his craft in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens; a collection of 1,140 stuffed animals hanging from a tree in Bergen Beach; a five-story Brownsville mural that depicts Zionist leader Theodor Herzl—and that was the brainchild of black teenagers; Brooklyn’s most private—yet public—beach in Manhattan Beach; and much, much more. An unforgettably vivid chronicle of today’s Brooklyn, the book can also be enjoyed without ever leaving home—but it’s almost guaranteed to inspire you to get out and explore one of the most fascinating urban areas anywhere. Covers every one of Brooklyn’s 44 neighborhoods, providing a colorful portrait of their most interesting, unusual, and unknown people, places, and things Each neighborhood section features a brief overview and history; a detailed, user-friendly map keyed to the text; and a lively guided walking tour Draws on the author’s 816-mile walk through every Brooklyn neighborhood Includes insights from conversations with hundreds of residents
Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2017
Author: Grace Bascos
Publisher: Frommermedia
ISBN: 9781628872705
Category : Guidebooks
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Detachable color map affixed to inside back cover.
Publisher: Frommermedia
ISBN: 9781628872705
Category : Guidebooks
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Detachable color map affixed to inside back cover.
Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2015
Author: Rick Garman
Publisher: Frommermedia Llc
ISBN: 9781628870862
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Each travel guide in this series is quick to read, light to carry on a trip, includes plenty of expert advice and offers travel ideas from the economical to the lavish.
Publisher: Frommermedia Llc
ISBN: 9781628870862
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Each travel guide in this series is quick to read, light to carry on a trip, includes plenty of expert advice and offers travel ideas from the economical to the lavish.
Frommer's France
Author: Jane Anson
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9781118288603
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color throughout Free full-color, foldout map Completely updated Our local authors blend late-breaking developments, including the best new restaurants in Paris and Lyon, with tips for visiting France's most enduring attractions, such as Notre-Dame, Mont-St-Michel, Loire Valley chateaux, and the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy among other regions. Frommer's France includes custom itineraries for families and foodies; the best shopping, dining experiences, accommodation, and nightlife for every generation and budget; top spots and tips for skiing in the Alps; best beaches on the Cote d'Azur; and dozens of city, regional, and institutional maps - including the grounds of Versailles and floor plans of the Louvre and Notre Dame in Paris. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9781118288603
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full-color throughout Free full-color, foldout map Completely updated Our local authors blend late-breaking developments, including the best new restaurants in Paris and Lyon, with tips for visiting France's most enduring attractions, such as Notre-Dame, Mont-St-Michel, Loire Valley chateaux, and the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy among other regions. Frommer's France includes custom itineraries for families and foodies; the best shopping, dining experiences, accommodation, and nightlife for every generation and budget; top spots and tips for skiing in the Alps; best beaches on the Cote d'Azur; and dozens of city, regional, and institutional maps - including the grounds of Versailles and floor plans of the Louvre and Notre Dame in Paris. Opinionated reviews. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. User-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas
Author: Jordan S. Simon
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780764565502
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Irreverence is Las Vegas's stock and trade. Still, you won't find a more hilariously entertaining and irreverent look at this over-the-top city than that the one in Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas. Discover statuary that doubles as slot machines, have a slice at Wayne Newton's favorite pizza joint, and find out which hotel offers 24-hour emergency care. You'll get the lowdown on corn-free entertainment, the most lavish casino buffets, and honest-to-god worthwhile sites and attractions that have absolutely nothing to do with gambling. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas is no-smoke-and-mirrors destination guide where you'll discover the genuine Vegas beneath all that neon.
Publisher: *Frommers
ISBN: 9780764565502
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Irreverence is Las Vegas's stock and trade. Still, you won't find a more hilariously entertaining and irreverent look at this over-the-top city than that the one in Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas. Discover statuary that doubles as slot machines, have a slice at Wayne Newton's favorite pizza joint, and find out which hotel offers 24-hour emergency care. You'll get the lowdown on corn-free entertainment, the most lavish casino buffets, and honest-to-god worthwhile sites and attractions that have absolutely nothing to do with gambling. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas is no-smoke-and-mirrors destination guide where you'll discover the genuine Vegas beneath all that neon.