Sudhir Venkatesh
What’s inside
Sudhir Venkatesh befriends a gang leader in Chicago and experiences urban poverty and crime firsthand, providing unique insights.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of inner-city life
- Insights into the complexities of gang culture
- Awareness of societal and economic issues in urban contexts
- Ethical considerations in sociological research
Key Points
- Introduction to the Chicago urban poor
- Befriending a gang leader
- Insider view of gang dynamics
- The economics of drug trafficking
- Confronting ethical dilemmas
- Implications for social policy
- Personal transformation of the author
Who’s it For
- Sociologists
- Anthropology enthusiasts
- Students of criminal justice
- Readers interested in urban issues
- Non-fiction fans
About the author
Sudhir Venkatesh is a renowned sociologist known for his deep immersion into urban culture and poverty.