Advertisement

Disrupting The Status Quo

25:32
Download Audio
Resume
Occupy Wall Street protestor Chris Philips screams as he is arrested near Zuccotti Park, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in New York. Multiple Occupy Wall Street protestors have been arrested during a march toward the New York Stock Exchange on the anniversary of the grass-roots movement. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Occupy Wall Street protestor Chris Philips screams as he is arrested near Zuccotti Park, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in New York. Multiple Occupy Wall Street protestors have been arrested during a march toward the New York Stock Exchange on the anniversary of the grass-roots movement. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

What does it mean these days to be outside of the mainstream? Alissa Quart's new book examines the growing number of "identity innovators" in America who are seeking to redefine a wide variety of fields including music, banking and mental health.

Guest

Alissa Quart, author of "Republic of Outsiders: The Power of Amateurs, Dreamers and Rebels".

This segment aired on August 15, 2013.

Advertisement

More from Radio Boston

Listen Live
Close