Sociologist sudhir venkatesh talked about his book, gang leader for a day. Feb 05, 2008 sudhir venkatesh becomes gang leader for a day after infiltrating one of chicagos most notorious gangs, sociologist sudhir venkatesh stayed for seven years, getting to know the dealers and. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Venkatesh chronicles his experience getting to know the residents of a public housing project.
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