Liggett, Helen
Regents of the University of Minnesota, 2003

In this work, Dr. Liggett challenges the stereotypes and portrayals of city life that are imposed by popular culture. Instead, she renders homage to the city as a spirited, enduring space. She humanizes life in the city by combining a cultured observation of the urban environment with striking, street-level images. Dr. Liggett's vision affirms both beauty and affliction and encourages the reader to appreciate the city as a site of profound engagement with life.