TagThe Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power

*The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power* by Deirdre Mask explores the profound impact that street addresses have on individuals and society. Mask delves into the history and significance of addresses, revealing how they often reflect and perpetuate issues of identity, economic disparity, and social power. The book examines how addresses can indicate wealth and privilege, influence access to resources, and even shape people’s perceptions of themselves and others. Mask provides a global perspective, highlighting how different cultures and countries approach the assignment of addresses and the implications of these practices. Through a combination of historical analysis and contemporary case studies, she uncovers the hidden meanings behind the seemingly ordinary act of assigning a street address. *The Address Book* offers insights into how something as commonplace as an address can reveal deeper truths about societal structures and inequalities.