Perspectives on Public Space

Welcome to Perspectives on Public Space, a 7-part podcast that offers an examination of the importance of public space, its history, and the challenges it faces today. This podcast is presented by JSTOR Daily, and each episode includes links to free resources openly available on JSTOR.

The Victory of Public Lands

Most Americans agree on the value of preserving public lands. How did the idea of public lands come about, and how can we ensure they exist in the future? Sara Ivry speaks with John Leshy, emeritus professor of Law at the University of California, San Francisco and former Solicitor (General Counsel) of the US Department of the Interior. Click here to access a transcript of this interview, annotated with freely accessible scholarship from JSTOR.   

11-18
25:21

On the Meaning and Value of Public Spaces

What is public space? How is it produced, and why is that production important for our social and political lives? Sara Ivry speaks with Setha Low, Distinguished Professor, Psychology, Anthropology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Women's and Gender Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. Click here to access a transcript of this interview, annotated with freely accessible scholarship from JSTOR. 

11-09
30:13

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