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1. Seeing diversity in New York City -- 2. Seeing Little Italy change -- 3. Chinatown : a visual approach to ethnic spectacles -- 4. Visualizing American cities -- 5. Polish and Italian landscapes -- 6. Seeing ethnic succession in Big Italy -- 7. Gentrification in Poland and Polonia -- 8. Seeing community in a multicultural society.

Seeing Cities Change demonstrates the utility of a visual approach and the study of ordinary streetscapes to document and analyse how the built environment reflects the changing cultural and class identities of neighborhood residents. Discussing the manner in which these changes relate to issues of local and national identities and multiculturalism, it presents studies of various cities on both sides of The Atlantic to show how global forces and the competition between urban residents in "contested terrains" is changing the faces of cities across the globe.

Most students of the subject of terrorism are greatly informed by the literature about the diverse causes and impacts of terrorism that is generally described as premeditated politically or ideologically motivated violent acts intended to instill fear in the civilian population to engender political or social change. These studies however, whether historical or theoretical, deal with terrorism at the societal level and provide limited insights into its harmful impacts on the lives of ordinary people at the ground level. In contrast, here the author offers an autoethnography and visual ethnography of his experience and interpretation of "9/11" to bring the experience of terror to a more local and personal level.

This paper argues for the significance of employing visual sociology methods to study global threats. The central theme revolves around the human tendency to struggle with recognizing shared humanity, often resorting to negative stereotyping that contributes to dehumanization and social injustices. The author draws on decades of experience in using visual semiotics to confront the stigmatization of diverse communities, emphasizing the role of the visual in reshaping perceptions. Addressing the dehumanization inherent in conflicts, the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the "Other" as part of the human family, advocating for a right to be seen and represented in diverse ways. The essay critiques historical and contemporary visual practices that exclude and denigrate minorities, citing examples from film history and modern media. It underscores the persistence of negative stereotypes and advocates for counter-narratives that portray the diversity and humanity of marginalized groups. The conclusion reaffirms the author's commitment to using visual technologies and emphasizes the integration of visual technology with traditional approaches as a means to foster a deeper understanding of our multicultural world.

The Borough of Brooklyn, New York has evolved over the past half-millennium from a sparsely settled, lush woodland, to a bustling super-diverse, post-industrial city of almost three million residents. This essay looks at the experiences of those who, over that long period of time, have made their homes in this territory. The first Brooklynites, of course were Native Americans such as members of the Canarsie tribe, but since them there has been a virtual Roman Fountain of migrants and immigrants from every corner of the nation and the globe. This enormous population movement can easily be characterized as a series of what classical urban ecologists such called "invasions and successions" (Park, et al., 1925). Unfortunately, as a consequence of conflicts and competitions over Brooklyn spaces and resources, there has been an unequal, and inequitable, distribution of public goods to "winners" and "losers." Here we will address that, periodically troubled, history from a "distributive social justice" perspective, with a special focus on those of African descent (Rawls & Kelly, 2003). that will also be prefaced by the United Nations "17 Sustainable Development Goals" (United Nations, 2022).

This article explores the interplay between "mentality" and historical distortion, emphasizing the significance of understanding diverse mentalities in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Linking "mentality" to a general "attitude," the discussion covers contemporary issues such as racism and authoritarianism, situating them within the pandemic's framework. The analysis integrates classical sociological perspectives, including Symbolic Interactionism and theories of solidarity. Examining the pandemic's impact, the article applies theoretical frameworks of risk and uncertainty, emphasizing disruptions to social interactions. It explores the role of information systems, digital technology, and media in shaping perceptions and disseminating misinformation. The latter part investigates global disinformation, resistance, and protests, highlighting varied responses influenced by regional, national, and local conditions.

Résumé Cet essai vise à démontrer que la sociologie visuelle des paysages vernaculaires peut être utilisée pour documenter et analyser la manière dont un environnement défini, par exemple un quartier, reflète l'action de ses résidents. Il suggère que les méthodes visuelles, complétées par des approches symboliques ou sémiotiques, peuvent construire un pont entre les diverses disciplines théoriques et appliquées qui se concentrent sur la forme et la fonction des métropoles contemporaines. À travers la discussion de certains modèles souvent concurrentiels, le texte illustre les circonstances de transition et de gentrification ethnique à travers une sélection de photographies prises dans diverses villes des États-Unis aussi bien qu'à Cracovie, en Pologne, où les résidents d'un quartier ont expérimenté, pendant les deux dernières décennies, des changements rapides et significatifs.