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The Disneyfication Of New Orleans: The French Quarter As Facade In A Divided City, J. Mark Souther Dec 2007

The Disneyfication Of New Orleans: The French Quarter As Facade In A Divided City, J. Mark Souther

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The article discusses the development of New Orleans, Louisiana as a tourist attraction. The author suggests that Hurricane Katrina allowed the public to perceive racial and economic divisions in New Orleans. He suggests the French Quarter of New Orleans was developed for tourism due to its historic architecture. An attempt to attract military bases to the region during World War II failed due to the labor market and competition, leading to a focus on tourism. The author compares the city's appearance to that of Disneyland and suggests urban renewal relocated African Americans to ensure the development of the French Quarter.


Building And Rebuilding New Orleans: Nature, Artifice, And Transformation, J. Souther Nov 2007

Building And Rebuilding New Orleans: Nature, Artifice, And Transformation, J. Souther

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No abstract provided.


Review Ofunderwriting: The Poetics Of Insurance In America, 1722-1872, By E. Wertheimer, Mark T. Tebeau Jun 2007

Review Ofunderwriting: The Poetics Of Insurance In America, 1722-1872, By E. Wertheimer, Mark T. Tebeau

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No abstract provided.


Review Of Nature's Altars: Mountains, Gender, And American Environmentalism, By S. Schrepfer, Mark T. Tebeau Jan 2007

Review Of Nature's Altars: Mountains, Gender, And American Environmentalism, By S. Schrepfer, Mark T. Tebeau

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Review of Nature's Altars: Mountains, Gender, and American Environmentalism, by S. Schrepfer