Author Archives: liron

Molotch’s focus on the development of a neighborhood as dependent on/enforced by “those at the top of the power structure”, and his definition of what growth is, made me automatically make the connection to the simplified method of developing an … Continue reading →

Herman suggests that Ethnic succession could be seen as the opposite phenomenon to the case of integration and assimilation, and for the sake of our metaphorical theme -that the two ingredients simply don’t mix in our melting pot. Something like water and … Continue reading →

Architecture is known to have a key role in combining the two purposes of answering a need and reflecting an artistic message or vision through aesthetic and often creative features and design. Last semester, in my seminar class (Arts in … Continue reading →

In both articles there is an evident emphasis of the unbearable, filthy conditions in Willets Point, as well as a reference to the mayor’s intention to implement a controversial plan to rehabilitate and improve life in the “iron triangle”. The opposing group, as described by … Continue reading →

Why can’t today’s legislators and officials be at least as half as enthusiastic and proactive as the culinary reformers were with regards to the nation’s nutrition? Even though it may seem as if the reformers had a biased exclusive agenda … Continue reading →

Who are these “we” people who love America? who are these “we” people who call themselves Americans, who are so proud of what America has become and so grateful for what it is today? I agree all people who live … Continue reading →