Ghettoside. Book Summary

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Jill Leovy

What’s inside

Ghettoside explores the epidemic of black homicide in the United States and the justice system’s response through a gripping narrative centered on a murder case in South Los Angeles.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the complexities of homicide in black communities
  • Insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement
  • Exploration of racial disparities in the American justice system
  • Appreciating the human stories behind crime statistics

Key Points

  • Homicide in Black America
  • The Story of Bryant Tennelle’s Murder
  • LAPD’s Homicide Division
  • Detective John Skaggs’s Investigation
  • The Criminal Justice System and the Black Community
  • Race, Violence, and American Society
  • The Challenges of Policing in High-Crime Neighborhoods

Who’s it For

  • True Crime Enthusiasts
  • Social Justice Advocates
  • Readers Interested in American Sociology
  • Law Enforcement Professionals

About the author

Jill Leovy is a journalist and an author known for her reportage on crime and law enforcement in Los Angeles.