The Beach Beneath the Streets: Contesting New York City's Public Spaces
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Examines New York City as a paradigmatic example of the tensions between privatization and public uses of space in the contemporary U.S.
Benjamin Shepard's work delves into the intersection of social work, psychoanalysis, and political theory. As an assistant professor, he explores how societal structures and individual psychology impact marginalized communities. His writing is deeply informed by extensive experience in AIDS housing and harm reduction programs. Shepard offers a unique perspective on human psychology within the context of social injustice.

Examines New York City as a paradigmatic example of the tensions between privatization and public uses of space in the contemporary U.S.