In the "Amusing the Million: Coney Island at the Turn of the Century", John F. Kasson writes neatly about the history of Coney Island and explains the effects of this history on the United States of America. What I liked most about the story is the fact that the author gives the reader a good feeling of the island, even if is through literature. As a reader, I was carried away by the story and found myself imagining touring the island. Through reading the story, the reader gets a clear view of the island and can imagine exactly how it looks like. My favorite part in the "Amusing the Million: Coney Island at the Turn of the Century" by John F. Kasson was where the author explains the way Coney Island helped transform the American economy. Throughout this part, the author reinforcing the status quo of the island, a …show more content…
stable and malleable workforce, who could blow off steam on the weekends, and remain accepting with their crowded urban life. Kasson also explains that because of the status quo of the Coney Island, the public loved flocking the island because it disregarded the rules and restrictions that reformers and educators of the American society imposed on the public life. Social critics would have a lot to say about Coney Island because of the fact that the island did not follow the rules and regulations laid out in the streets of cities such as Chicago and New York.
Kasson states that Coney Islands earliest attraction as a resort center was its lax regard to strict social situations. The first social rigidity to be disregarded was the mode of clothing, where beach goers preferred less rigid clothes as compared to street people simply because they wanted to relax and forget about their work environment for a period. Supporters of the situation would argue that Coney Island is a recreational place where people come to unwind and relax hence the mode of clothing could not be strict. Detractors would also argue their point in that Coney Island is a social place hence beach goers should take consideration of the gathering as a whole. Personally, I would have enjoyed the recreational side of the Coney Island. The beach and other recreational areas such as seasonal feasts and festivals. The reason behind my love for these areas is that it would help me to unwind and relax after a long day’s work or a week of many
activities. The most important thing I learned in Kasson's book is that recreational cities and sports are an important part to a country's economy as they help to shape and mold it. Coney Island enabled the public to have gratification by supplying them with pleasure and an escape route for them to relax and enjoy. According to Kasson, the United States economy was shaped by Coney Island as the place became an escape place for many recreational lovers who wanted to unwind.
When people think of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, they think of crime and violence within the neighborhood. I myself have thought this about Bedford Stuyvesant before I did research and actually visited the neighborhood for myself. Bedford Stuyvesant in my opinion, has two different sides. The side the media portrays to us, the people, and the side people who actually visit/live in the neighborhood see for themselves. My visual representation above shows the two different sides of Bedford Stuyvesant. The first image shows the typical view of what people think of when they think of Bedford Stuyvesant, the projects. When people think of this neighborhood, they think of project buildings housing low income black families. The media portrays Bedford Stuyvesant as a
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All in all, Coney Island brought different perspectives on the changing culture in America at the turn of the century. Now men and women were able express themselves in ways they never could have before, technological advances were well on their way into the modern era, and the morals people had changed drastically compared to the Victorian era. Coney island forever changed America, and created new views on leisure and entertainment. Today leisure and entertainment are a part of cultural society everywhere.
Amusing the Million: Coney Island at the Turn of the Century. By Kasson, John F. (New York: Hill & Wang, 2002. Acknowledgements, contents, tables and figures, introduction, notes, bibliography, index. $17.00 paperback)
The Three Mile Island accident took place in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 1979. During this accident even though there was no meltdown, there was some radioactive gas that was let out into the air. As a result more than 50,000 people were evacuated from their homes (Levine 60-3). The Three Mile Island incident had a major impact on public opinion, the construction of nuclear plants, and the future of nuclear power.
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The untold story of how America was shaped by the founding by the Dutch of what we today know as Manhattan. The book The Island at the Center of the World is a perfect example of how the founding of Manhattan started America. The story is broken up into three parts; “A Certain Island Named Manathans”, “Clash of Willis”, and “The Inheritance”. Each part goes into detail of the founding of what started America and the people who contributed the most to the beautiful country we call America. I feel the book is a great way to fully understand the way America began. Russel Shorto provides evidence that proves that Manhattan is what started America.
Gentrification is the keystone for the progression of the basic standards of living in urban environments. A prerequisite for the advancement of urban areas is an improvement of housing, dining, and general social services. One of the most revered and illustrious examples of gentrification in an urban setting is New York City. New York City’s gentrification projects are seen as a model for gentrification for not only America, but also the rest of the world. Gentrification in an urban setting is much more complex and has deeper ramifications than seen at face value. With changes in housing, modifications to the quality of life in the surrounding area must be considered as well. Constant lifestyle changes in a community can push out life-time
the Lower East Side, because it was the only place one could arrive and not have
This study focuses on arts organizations as change agents that utilize art as their primary practice to instigate a positive transformation within the Mid-Hudson Valley. Provided that elements such as geography, financial situation, quality of education, crime rates and diversity create an ecosystem, communities located in this region of the State of New York experience adverse circumstances related to these mundane elements. Present administrative practices were considered through this study to further understand how these arts organizations established themselves within their communities.
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The Big Apple is really starting to heat up with summer activities and events this weekend! From parades to food festivals to art shows and everything else in between, there’s definitely something for everyone this weekend in NYC. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the top events and activities to enjoy for the weekend of June 17 – 18 in New York City!
Overall, Robinson Crusoe’s ship crashing on the island forever changes the ecology, and biodiversity. Robinson colonized the island by introducing invasive species, European crops, and enclosing areas of the island. This colonization would lead to the islands decent in, wildlife habitation, and biodiversity. Although, these concerns would change the ecosystem on the fictional island they are the signs of colonization, and improvement in the lives of the inlands inhabits.
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