Description: This Was San Francisco Author: Oscar Lewis Title: This Was San Francisco Publication: New York: David McKay Company, Inc., 1962 Edition: First Description: 291. A fine copy in brown cloth with gilt titles on spine Inscribed by author on half title to George E Steinmetz, a well-known California collector No other marks or damage at all Unclipped DJ has very slight edge wearOscar Lewis (1914 â€" 1970) was an American anthropologist He is best known for his vivid depictions of the lives of slum dwellers and his argument that a cross-generational culture of poverty transcends national boundaries Lewis contended that the cultural similarities occurred because they were "common adaptations to common problems" and that "the culture of poverty is both an adaptation and a reaction of the poor classes to their marginal position in a class-stratified, highly individualistic, capitalistic society" He won the 1967 US National Book Award in Science, Philosophy and Religion for La vida: a Puerto Rican family in the culture of poverty--San Juan and New York 291 pp. Fine / Near Fine. Seller ID: AA1139 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Oscar Lewis
Publisher: David McKay Company, Inc
Year Printed: 1962
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
