The Neighborhoods of Brooklyn

by Kenneth T. Jackson, Professor John B. Manbeck (Editor)

Profusely illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs and maps, an intimate look at the past and present of Brooklyn's neighborhoods includes striking facts about each and practical tips for the tourist to the New York City borough. UP.

Genres: New York, History, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published November 24, 1998

Reviews

[Ian Hardouin]

Outdated at this point, a snapshot of Brooklyn around at the dawn of the 2000s. Originally published in 1998, and revised for a 2nd edition in 2004. Seems as if the revisions from the original were minimal. Many Brooklyn neighborhoods have changed substantially since the late 1990s. In some neighborhoods, these changes (er, the g-word) were well underway by 2003-2004. Perhaps the most interesting feature in this book is population and demographic stats of Brooklyn nabes from the 2000 Census. Again, in many areas, much has changed since then.

[Alexandra]

This book contains dated information (1998) yet still provides an excellent overview of the historical and recent composition of Brooklyn's diverse neighborhoods. Maps of the geographic boundaries, architectural styles, historical photographs and demographic data of each neighborhood provide context for understanding the current dynamics of Brooklyn's neighborhoods today. An excellent resource for anyone living, working or interested in Brooklyn's neighborhoods.

[Dan Lalande]

Informed hop on-hop off through Brooklyn's ninety neighbourhoods, put out in 1998. The descriptions are exercises in diplomacy and kindness and the paucity and quality of photos are serious demerits but the boundaries, maps and sidebars compensate.

[Amy D.P.]

A ggood overview of the general history, boundaries, and somewhat current activities and populations of the bneighborhoods of Brooklyn.