The politics of street naming is complex.
Deirdre Mask – The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power
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Deirdre Mask is an American journalist and author known for her work exploring the social and cultural significance of street addresses. She is the author of *The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power* (2020), a book that examines how addresses influence and reflect issues of identity, socio-economic status, and power dynamics. Mask’s background includes a career in journalism, where she has written for various publications and covered a range of topics from global affairs to cultural issues. Her book combines investigative research with narrative storytelling to reveal how addresses impact our lives and shape societal structures. Mask’s work often focuses on uncovering hidden dimensions of everyday phenomena and exploring their broader implications. She is recognized for her insightful analysis and ability to link seemingly mundane details to significant social themes.