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Reading Between the Lines
A Book Discussion for Adults
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History
Center Book Club to meet on June 24th to watch
‘Coming
Out Under Fire’ at 6pm. |
A free monthly reading group at The History Center in Tompkins County
Pre-registration is required. To register call 273-8284 ext 0 or e-mail admin@TheHistoryCenter.net.
All of the books in the series are available at The History Center to borrow free of charge.
Branding of Place
This series explores the phenomenon of community branding and how this movement affects the places and spaces we call home. Discussions will be facilitated by Chris Sperry, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development for Ithaca College’s Project Look Sharp.
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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The series opens with a discussion of No Logo, Naomi Klein's groundbreaking treatment of the invention and spread of "branding" to all facets of American life. |
Thursday, November 29, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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This session focuses on The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community, and Everyday Life by Richard Florida, which looks at how creative communities can impact local economies and create a better way of life. |
Thursday, January 17, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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A discussion of Variations on a Theme Park: The New American City and The End of Public Space, a collection of essays by leading urbanists and architects that examine the changing American cityscape. |
Thursday, February 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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The
series concludes with a conversation about The
McDonaldization of Society by George
Ritzer, one of the most popular sociology
books of all time, which explores how the
fast food franchising model has come to dominate
much of modern culture. |
This series is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities "We the People" initiative. It was developed in collaboration with the Center for the Humanities of the CUNY Graduate Center and first presented at the New York Public Library. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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