Description: From the earliest European colonization to the present, New Yorkers have been revolting. Hard-hitting, revealing, and insightful, Revolting New York tells the story of New York's evolution through revolution, a story of near-continuous popular (and sometimes not-so-popular) uprising.
Brief description: NEIL SMITH was Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography at the City University of New York and serves as director for the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics. He is author or editor of nine books that explore the broad intersection between space, nature, social theory, and history and is co-organizer of the International Critical Geography Group.
Review Quotes: Revolting New York is an important and timely edited collection exploring the role of violent unrest in the history of New York City. This is an extremely good collection and a welcome addition to the complex history of New York City.--Daniel J. Opler "Journal of American History"