Winner, 1995 American Sociological Association Robert E. Park Award
Projecting fantasies of wealth and excess, Miami, "America's Riviera," occupies a unique place in our national imagination. Uncovering the hidden story of this dreamlike place, Portes and Stepick explore the transformations of Miami from a light-hearted tourist resort to a troubled, complex city.
304 pp.6 x 9
9780520089327$31.95|£27.00Paper
Sep 1993