Culture and Civility in San Francisco. by Howard S. Becker, [Editor] - 1971.

New York, NY Transaction Books, 1971. Paperback First Ed thus, unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; pages tanned a bit. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 164pp. Distributed by Aldine Publishing Company, copyright 1971. Photographic Portfolio by Michael Alexander. Transaction book 23, essays originally in April 1970 transaction Magazine on Red Guard, Game of Black & White, Haight-Ashbury Health, Hyperpluralism, Store Front Lawyers, SF Mystique. First Ed thus, unstated. Trade Paperback. This unusual analysis of the San Francisco way of life combines articles by ten leading social scientists with a unique 32-page photo essay by Michael Alexander and an introduction by Howard S. Becker to present a sweeping overview of what makes San Francisco unique and why people enjoy it. The essays deal with the nature and style of political decisions and programs, the mystique of the use and abuse of drugs, sex and deviance, and the relationship between blacks, whites and police. These essays point clearly to the single most important factor contributing to the quality of life in San Francisco: a culture of civility. This culture of civility, which pervades the city's social life, comprises a tolerance for other people and other groups among the several factions of its society; a willingness on the part of all to settle for less than everything they want. No.23 in the series.