You Owe Yourself a Drunk: Ethnography of Urban Nomads
James Spradley
(Author)
James P. Spradley
(Author)
Description
An account of the experiences of men who are repeatedly arrested for public drunkenness. This book challenges the idea that these men are simply rejects from society, who cannot organize their behavior by cultural traditions. Using the recently discovered methods of formal ethnographic analysis, the author presents this urban sub-culture as it relates to law enforcement agencies. Life in one jail is described in detail, showing how it changes the men's personal identities, teaching them the skills of this sub-culture and motivating them to adopt a nomadic way of life where drinking is a great social value. Originally published by Little, Brown and Company in 1970.Product Details
Price
$99.59
Publisher
University Press of America
Publish Date
February 21, 1988
Pages
301
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.88 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780819168566
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Reviews
A classic with enduring value. The book pioneered the use of ethnoscience to study subcultures in America....While Spradley's book is carefully researched and presented, it is also a warm tale about the research process.
A classic that combines science with ethical concern.
A classic that combines science with ethical concern.
