Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets | Sudhir Venkatesh

Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets | Sudhir Venkatesh | gang life sociology

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	Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets Sudhir Venkatesh Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 56 reviews view larger image
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This book is just awesome!! Sudhir tells the story of J.T., a Chicago gang leader of the BK's, the project that they run and the people in the projects that their lives are affected by. It's just so fascinating!! You will get hooked on page 1 and will find it hard to put it down. I hated to see it end. This is a must read book for sure.

--Gerard Zemek, husband of author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"

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Thus book starts out somewhat weak, and that mimics the author's personality and character when he stars this research. By the end of the book, he is sure of himself and the book is better compiled as well. This is a good read and a good insight into a drug life that is made more commonplace. The indication of how the cops profit as well is know and shown again here.

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Good Read

This is a very interesting read. It is more of a memoir of his time in the projects, rather than an academic dissertation on the plight of the urban poor. Not the most riveting book I have ever read, but it is an quick read that has some very memorable moments.

Great!

This book was a fantastic read and I would highly reccomend it to anyone. My wife and in-laws are currently reading this now after me and I am getting rave feedback from them also.

A great book for anyone!

excellent - good view into the Chicago gangs of the 1980s

I read this book for book club. It was a quick, fascinating, and easy read. Lots of good points to think about and discuss. Recommend for academics and folks who care about humanity. Interesting economic issues raised as well.

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