Bücher von Bryant Simon

The author of this study seeks to bring to life the politics of white South Carolina millhands during the first half of the 20th century. He explores how this group of labourers thought about and participated in politics and public power - at the polling station, at home and on the shop floor.

Boardwalk of Dreams traces the transformations of public space in Atlantic City during the 20th century, grappling with themes of tourism, racial identity, class mobility, urban 'renewal', and the various roles of middle-class vacationers, residents, and business figures in shaping this particular landscape.