Futures after Progress
Hope and Doubt in Late Industrial Baltimore
Book • 2024
Chloe Ahmann's "Futures After Progress" examines the complex legacy of industrialization in Curtis Bay, Baltimore.
The book interweaves archival research with ethnographic fieldwork, documenting the community's experiences with pollution and its impact on residents' health and aspirations.
Ahmann explores the tensions between different generations and racial groups regarding the community's future, highlighting the challenges of organizing against slow violence.
The narrative incorporates speculative elements, imagining potential futures for Curtis Bay based on various scenarios.
Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between hope, doubt, and the pursuit of a just future in a post-industrial landscape.
The book interweaves archival research with ethnographic fieldwork, documenting the community's experiences with pollution and its impact on residents' health and aspirations.
Ahmann explores the tensions between different generations and racial groups regarding the community's future, highlighting the challenges of organizing against slow violence.
The narrative incorporates speculative elements, imagining potential futures for Curtis Bay based on various scenarios.
Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between hope, doubt, and the pursuit of a just future in a post-industrial landscape.
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Chloe Ahmann, "Futures After Progress: Hope and Doubt in Late Industrial Baltimore" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
