The Address Book

Discover the fascinating history of street addresses and their role in class, race, power, and identity in this insightful and exuberant book. Uncover how streets got their names, houses their numbers, and the hidden stories behind them. Explore everything from Martin Luther King Jr. street names to street numbering systems in ancient Rome. You'll learn how street addresses can reveal a person's class and race in many parts of the world, and what it means for those without an address. The Address Book is a thought-provoking look at the power of naming and the complex stories behind the streets we walk on every day.