Only Onward: Lawrence Wright’s Austin and the Politics of Nostalgia
In February of last year the New Yorker published an article by Lawrence Wright entitled “The Astonishing Transformation of Austin.” Wright is the author of several books about al-Qaeda, one about COVID-19, an excellent … Continue reading
January 11, 2024 · Leave a comment
Hipster Hate and the Sabotage of Real Social Commentary
We hate hipsters don’t we? It’s probably their detached air of superiority that irks us most, but in reality, we hate it all. We detest star-spangled Toms, imperial mustaches, and … Continue reading
May 24, 2016 · 2 Comments
Interview with Geographer Eliot Tretter
What inspired you to write Shadows of a Sunbelt City? Two factors inspired me to write Shadows of a Sunbelt City. One was the very practical matter of needing to find … Continue reading
May 24, 2016 · Leave a comment
The End of Austin 