The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal About Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power
by Deirdre Mask
Street addresses are more than directions; they encode stories of identity, race, wealth, and power. In The Address Book, Deirdre Mask reveals how these everyday labels influence society, from historical naming practices to modern urban inequalities, prompting a deeper look at the world around us.
About This Book
The Address Book delves into the significance of street addresses, revealing how they reflect and influence aspects of identity, race, wealth, and power in communities worldwide.
Through an examination of addressing systems, the book highlights the historical and social forces that determine how places are named and numbered, affecting daily lives and societal structures.
Author Deirdre Mask draws on examples to illustrate the broader implications of these seemingly mundane details on equality and urban development.
This exploration encourages readers to reconsider the role of addresses in shaping personal and collective experiences.
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