--- product_id: 3767137 title: "Division Street: America" price: "€ 29.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/3767137-division-street-america store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 70+ unique voices captured Chicago as America’s microcosm Snapshot of 20th-century urban life Division Street: America **Price:** € 29.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏙️ Unlock the untold stories that shaped America’s soul ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Division Street: America - **How much does it cost?** € 29.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3767137-division-street-america) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pioneering Oral History:** Own the groundbreaking work that launched Studs Terkel’s legendary career in capturing unheard urban narratives. - • **Voices that Define a Nation:** Dive into 70+ authentic first-person stories that reveal America’s diverse social fabric. - • **Chicago: The American Mosaic:** Experience the city as a living, breathing microcosm of the nation’s class, race, and culture dynamics. - • **A Time Capsule of Urban America:** Step back into a pivotal moment of the 20th century through intimate, raw accounts from all walks of life. - • **A Collector’s Gem in Good Condition:** Secure a used copy in good condition—perfect for book clubs, sociologists, and cultural trendsetters alike. ## Overview Division Street: America is Studs Terkel’s seminal oral history debut, featuring over 70 diverse Chicago voices that collectively portray the complex social landscape of mid-20th century America. This used copy in good condition offers a rare glimpse into the lives of everyday people, from migrants to socialites, making it a must-have for anyone passionate about cultural anthropology, sociology, and authentic urban narratives. ## Description The groundbreaking book that first made Studs Terkel a household name. Division Street: America , Studs Terkel's first book of oral history, established his reputation as America's foremost oral historian and as "one of those rare thinkers who is actually willing to go out and talk to the incredible people of this country" (in the words of Tom Wolfe). Viewing the inhabitants of a single city, Chicago, as a microcosm of the nation at large, Division Street: America chronicles the thoughts and feelings of some seventy people from widely varying backgrounds in terms of class, race, and personal history. From a mother and son who migrated from Appalachia to a Native American boilerman, from a streetwise ex-gang leader to a liberal police officer, from the poorest African Americans to the richest socialites, these unique and often intimate first-person accounts form a multifaceted collage that defies any simple stereotype of America. As Terkel himself put it: "I was on the prowl for a cross-section of urban thought, using no one method or technique .I guess I was seeking some balance in the wildlife of the city as Rachel Carson sought it in nature." Revealing aspects of people's lives that are normally invisible to most of us, Division Street: America is a fascinating survey of a city, and a society, at a pivotal moment of the twentieth century. Review: Book Review - This is my book club selection for discussion next week and I'm totally enjoying it. I like the dialogue from different individuals and its a true depiction of Chicago at that time. I'm from Chicago so it is truly interesting to me. Review: Best if your from Chicago - Terrific book ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,009,028 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #749 in Sociology of Class #2,670 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) #6,903 in Historical Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews | ## Images ![Division Street: America - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61faz+NZI4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review *by I***N on March 5, 2011* This is my book club selection for discussion next week and I'm totally enjoying it. I like the dialogue from different individuals and its a true depiction of Chicago at that time. I'm from Chicago so it is truly interesting to me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best if your from Chicago *by H***N on June 26, 2019* Terrific book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ division street america *by R***E on August 29, 2014* it is studs telling it like it was a must read for studs fans --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/3767137-division-street-america](https://www.desertcart.at/products/3767137-division-street-america) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*