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The Mole People : Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City by Jennifer Toth

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Book Title
Mole People : Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
Topic
Poverty & Homelessness, General
Author
Jennifer Toth
Intended Audience
Adults
ISBN
9781556522413
Item Length
9 in
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Publication Year
1995
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.6 in
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz
Number of Pages
280 Pages

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Thousands of people live in the subway, railroad, and sewage tunnels that form the bowels of New York City and this book is about them, the so-called mole people. They live alone and in communities, in subway tunnels and below subway platforms and this fascinating study presents how and why people move underground, who they are, and what they have to say about their lives and the "topside" world they've left behind.

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Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
155652241x
ISBN-13
9781556522413
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14038719904

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mole People : Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
Author
Jennifer Toth
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Poverty & Homelessness, General
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science
Number of Pages
280 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
11.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hv4506.N6 T68
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
93-023912
Dewey Decimal
305.5/69
Dewey Edition
20

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  • by channelhull
    01 Aug, 2013

    What happens when people fall through soviet is cracks?

    For those interested in anthropology,sociology and what can happen when people fall through the cracks of society,this is a gem, Grad student author enters the unseen world of the mole people,People who have taken up residence in the subway tunnels and sewers of New York, Stories are consistent yet detached,An interesting read for anyone interested in offbeat literature, What is lacking in proper format is strengthened by vibrant stories and the readers imagination,Author views societal groups and tribal bands through the eyes of a sociologist,yet lets the reader fill in the blanks, Recommended,Not for kids,

  • by 31griffinsmom
    20 Feb, 2009

    Interesting topic, lots to learn but hard read

    This was a good book and maybe if you're into what life is like in the underground tunnels of New York, you'd really love it. I enjoyed the parts that described what the tunnels were like and I liked a few of the personal stories but after a while, it all became the same. I had a hard time relating to the people, not because I haven't experienced it but because she describes the people in a non chalant way. The book kind of jumps around which made it hard for me to follow. I was not impressed but it was interesting to know that this really does happen and what these people go through on a daily basis.

  • by carolmarol123
    17 Nov, 2022

    Mole People

    Very interesting book!!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by josmpr2014
    31 Mar, 2019

    Awsome Book!

    Awsome book! I've been waiting for it for a long time!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • by 0C-8zOm0RZi@Deleted
    05 Jun, 2006

    Eye-opening

    Toth did not just take the role of back-seat observer. For the purposes of making a complete book, she dived right into the world of the underground and put herself in serious risk as to write the most representative picture of these people's lives. She gives the reader insight to a world that is so important and so significant, yet completely underrepresented and swept under the rug. Any one who is living in a city, or anyone interested in sociology, psychology or philosophy, MUST read this book.

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