Talk: NYC fiscal crisis history

By Philissa Cramer Feb 17, 2009, 8:52am EST

“New York City, Class Struggle & Fiscal Crises: Lessons from the Past.” A discussion about the 1974 fiscal crisis with Eric Lichten, professor of sociology at Long Island University.

At Bluestockings Books, 172 Allen St, Manhattan.

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