the book sidewalk

ABSTRACT

In Sidewalk (1999 , Duneier observe life of the people working and living along the sidewalks of Greenwich Village . He uses interviews to be able to fully grasp what factors that triggers to the scenario of sidewalk vendors . Different aspects connects to this subject matter , and it is indeed a consideration to use several techniques such as using photographs and tape rec to document the important matters as regards to sidewalk life

There were many instances that the author take into accounts as he elaborate what he has learned along the

way of exploring the life in the shadow of sidewalks . Broken windows were one of the observable facts that Duneier embody in his work . In addition , issues as regards to race class and gender was put into account as well . Contradicting and complimenting issues as to the subject matter was being highlighted in tackling sidewalk vending . Several policies were also elaborated in the Duneier 's Sidewalk . He explores what necessary rule and regulations should be at hand as the sidewalk vendors has transaction with different kinds of people who passed by the street every now and then . On how these sidewalk vendors would serve the people was the focal concern of his masterpiece

Sidewalk vendor 's role in everyday lives was one of the very real meanings of exemplifying the of life of the unhouse people . The interaction that arises as well as the connection that was being mold was the important things that shed light to this story of sidewalk vendors

Unpleasant circumstances was also taken into consideration , the dark side of joining hands in doing bad operations was one of the element that needs some actions . It was very clear that there were different kinds of people in the sidewalk who make their business but of course not all of them has good intentions and sometimes those persons promotes commotion that gives tension to the sidewalk . The unending subject of poverty was being emphasized as we tackle living and working in the sidewalk

METHODOLOGY

Duneier uses different techniques to be able to demonstrate to his readers the true essence of his subject matter . He undergone immense observation such as interviews and personal in depth observation to truly explore the in and out of his chosen field which truly gives notes to his Sidewalk . Of course , his consideration to certainly connect with the sidewalk vendor was undeniably great for the fact that he truly grasps what intense feelings and insights this sidewalk vendors has in mind and heart . Furthermore , this is one of a kind understanding of a Duneier demonstrate to his work of art by means of his passionate interviews with the people concern was considered one of the great act he has done in making Sidewalk an exceptional one . As he conducts interviews to different offices such as the Business Improvement Districts , politicians and influential attorneys in view of their regard to the issues of sidewalk vendors . In addition , Duneier also questioned the police officers...