Bushwick's Bohemia

In this book, Mario Hernandez paints a precise picture that portrays the redevelopment, evolution, and ensuing gentrification of the Brooklyn neighborhood over recent decades

Mario Hernandez is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Mills College at Northeastern University. Dr. Hernandez is an urban sociologist who specializes in the study of gentrification. His current research examines the role of art and artists in cities. He is currently on the board of directors at Oakland Art Murmur.

Introduction 1. Bohemia and the Cultural Economy of Cities 2. Planned Destruction, Blackout, and Re-Emergence 3. Revanchism and the Newest, New Art Scene 4. The Art Scene Descends 5. The Political Economy of Place 6. Flipping the Script: Patterns and Trends in the Bushwick Art Scene 7. Epilogue