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One part love letter, one part eulogy, Overdue tells the story of Americas public library system . . . Amanda Oliver proves herself a vibrant new literary voice . . . This is a book for all book lovers. --Reza Aslan, author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth n Who are libraries for, how have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? n n Based on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in high-poverty neighborhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and research, Overdue begins with Olivers first day at an unusual branch: Northwest One. n n Using her experience at this branch allows Oliver to highlight the national problems that have existed in libraries since they were founded: racism, segregation, and class inequalities. These age-old problems have evolved into police violence, the opioid epidemic, rampant houselessness, and lack of mental health care nationwide--all of which come to a head in public library spaces. n n Can public librarians continue to play the many roles they are tasked with? Can American society sustain one of its most noble institutions? n nPushing against hundreds of years of stereotypes, romanticization, and discomfort with a call to reckoning, Overdue will change the way you think about libraries forever.n
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Vânzător: Libris.ro
Brand: Amanda Oliver
