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Sudhir Venkatesh

Exploring urban poverty through the eyes of a gang leader.

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Author: Sudhir Venkatesh

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9781594201509

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2008

Audiobook length: 31min

Gang Leader for a Day Audiobook by Chapters

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Chapter 1: How Does It Feel to Be Black and Poor?

00:0042:59

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Chapter 2: First Days on Federal Street

00:0068:59

Chapter 3: Someone to Watch Over Me

00:0077:35

Chapter 4: Gang Leader for a Day

00:0053:44

Chapter 5: Ms.Bailey’s Neighborhood

00:0065:58

Chapter 6: The Hustler and the Hustled

00:0057:21

Chapter 7: Black and Blue

00:0047:08

Chapter 8: The Stay-Together Gang

00:0066:37

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Who should listen Gang Leader for a Day

The summary audiobook of "Gang Leader for a Day" by Sudhir Venkatesh is ideal for those interested in urban sociology, crime studies, or the complexities of life in marginalized communities. It appeals to students, educators, and professionals seeking insight into the dynamics of gang culture and poverty in Chicago, as well as anyone curious about the ethical dilemmas of field research. Additionally, listeners who appreciate compelling narratives that blend personal storytelling with sociological analysis will find this summary both engaging and thought-provoking.

3 quotes from Gang Leader for a Day

"The more power you have, the more you have to lose."
"In a world filled with chaos, understanding the underlying systems can empower you to navigate through it."
"Observing the lives of others reveals the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of social structure."

Author : Sudhir Venkatesh

Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh serves as the William B. Ransford Professor of Sociology and a member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University. He is the author of the acclaimed book "Gang Leader for a Day," which received the Best Book award from The Economist and is being translated into multiple languages. Venkatesh's earlier works include "Off the Books: The Underground Economy of the Urban Poor," winner of the Slate.com Best Book Award and the C. Wright Mills Award, and "American Project: The Rise and Fall of a Modern Ghetto," which examined life in Chicago's public housing. His insightful editorial contributions have been published in major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post. Currently, he is working on a new book about the influence of black market economies on New York's revitalization and is completing an ethnographic study of policing for the Department of Justice. Venkatesh is also an accomplished filmmaker, having directed documentaries focusing on public housing and human rights. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago and has held prestigious fellowships at Harvard University.

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