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Sociology noir : studies at the University of Chicago in loneliness, marginality and deviance, 1915-1935 / Roger A. Salerno.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Salerno, Roger A.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chicago school of sociology--History.
- Chicago school of sociology.
- Sociology--United States--History.
- Sociology.
- History.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- v, 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2007]
- Summary:
- "Between 1915 and 1935 the University of Chicago was the center for the production of innovative sociological research that resonated with the lives of urban Americans. These studies focused on delinquents, prostitutes, gangsters, and homeless men. This work offers a survey of some key monographs such as The Unadjusted Girl, The Jack Roller, and The Taxi Dancer"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Sociology noir and the Chicago School monographs
- W.I. Thomas and Robert E. Park : Chicago noir
- W.I. Thomas and the unadjusted girl
- Nels Anderson and the hobo
- Paul G. Cressey and the Taxi Dance Hall
- Clifford Shaw and the Jack-Roller.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786429905
- 0786429909
- OCLC:
- 122291296
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