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center, meeting place, and even a savings bank. Topics range widely from literary and artistic groups, politics, sexuality, | center, meeting place, and even a savings bank. Topics range widely from literary and artistic groups, politics, sexuality, | ||
and ethnic enclaves of the city. As the book arrives to the present day, a modern discussion of social dynamics and | and ethnic enclaves of the city. As the book arrives to the present day, a modern discussion of social dynamics and | ||
gentrification arises. The changing landscape of the city sometimes displaces cafés and the social hubs they provide. | gentrification arises. | ||
The changing landscape of the city sometimes displaces cafés and the social hubs they provide. | |||
More and more, cafés also attract individuals seeking solitude from the energetic bustle of the city. Towards the end of the | More and more, cafés also attract individuals seeking solitude from the energetic bustle of the city. Towards the end of the | ||
book, one personal story in particular describes having the rare moment to daydream in quiet meditation. A café can have | book, one personal story in particular describes having the rare moment to daydream in quiet meditation. A café can have | ||