3-1075 AFTER THE DEED IS DONE: CONTINUING CONTESTATION OF SPACE IN NEW YORK CITY

Thursday, November 17, 2011: 16:00-17:45

Abstract not available in preliminary program.

This session would be of particular interest to:
Practicing and Applied Anthropologists, Teachers of Anthropology in Community Colleges, Students

Organizers: Estefania Ponti (The Graduate Center (City University of New York)) and Andrew P Hernann (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

Chairs: Michael S. Partis (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

Discussants: Edward K Snajdr (John Jay College, CUNY) and Julian B Brash (Montclair State University)

16:00

A Challenge to Multiculturalism: Contesting Space, Symbolism, and Materiality in the Face of Park 51

Jill P Cole (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

16:15

Who Benefits From Racing to Gamble? New York City’s Aqueduct Racetrack and the Politics of Economic Development and Community Participation

Mark Drury (The Graduate Center (City University of New York)) and Michael S. Partis (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

16:30

When Squatters Become Owners: Discourses of Homeownership and Citizenship In New York City

Amy Starecheski (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

16:45

Struggle to Ambivalence: The Appropriation of the New York City African Burial Ground

Lydia M Brassard (The Graduate Center (City University of New York))

17:00

Discussant

Edward K Snajdr (John Jay College, CUNY)

17:15

Discussant

Julian B Brash (Montclair State University)

17:30

Discussion

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