Sex, Scams, and Street Life: The Sociology of New York City's Times Square

by Robert P. McNamara

Book Overview

For more than 60 years, Times Square has reigned as one of New York's premiere tourist attractions. In recent years, an average of 20 million people visit New York City, and Times Square is a sight most do not miss. The reason for this is that Times Square holds something for everyone: theaters, restaurants, entertainment, and a transportation center that brings almost 400,000 people into the city every day. For a sociologist interested in studying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275953599
• ISBN13: 9780275953591
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"