Sociology noir
Subtitle: studies at the University of Chicago in loneliness, marginality, and deviance, 1915-1935
By: Roger A. Salern.
Publisher: McFarland & Co. Inc., Publishers
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786429905
Subjects: Chicago school of sociology -- History; Sociology -- United States -- History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Sociology noir and the Chicago School monographs; title: W.I. Thomas and Robert E. Park : Chicago noir; title: W.I. Thomas and the unadjusted girl; title: Nels Anderson and the hobo; title: Paul G. Cressey and the Taxi Dance Hall; title: Clifford Shaw and the Jack-Roller.