Bandage, Sort, and Hustle - by Josh Seim

The book "Bandage, Sort, and Hustle" by Josh Seim is a groundbreaking exploration of the role of ambulance crews in American cities.

Through field observations, medical records, and personal experience as an emergency medical technician, Seim reveals the unvarnished truth about the work of these frontline institutions.

He shows how ambulance crews are not just lifesavers but also governors of urban suffering, navigating a complex web of bureaucratic and capitalistic forces to address the root causes of agony in the city.

This book offers a labor-centric framework for understanding the challenges faced by down-and-out populations and provides a fresh perspective on the ways that first responders cope with and manage extraordinary and everyday violence in urban areas.

With its gritty and insightful portrayal of the realities of ambulance work, "Bandage, Sort, and Hustle" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate web of social inequality that shapes our cities.