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Off the Books: The Underground Economy of the Urban Poor (Paperback)
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from addict
In this revealing study of a Southside Chicago neighborhood, sociologist Venkatesh opens a window on how the poor live. Focusing on domestics, entrepreneurs, hustlers, preachers and gangs linked in an underground economy that "manages to touch all households," the book reveals how residents strug...
from rivkat
A somewhat more academic look at a community adjacent to the one he addressed in Gang Leader for a Day, this book paints a clear picture of why urban poverty is so hard to escape. Reading it often reminded me of how President Obama cited research on decision fatigue when he was explaining how he ...
from rameau
Fascinating and depressing book about the underground economy in the Bronzeville (here called Maquis Park) neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Docked .5 star for being a bit too dry and academic.
from rameau
Fascinating and depressing book about the underground economy in the Bronzeville (here called Maquis Park) neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. Docked .5 star for being a bit too dry and academic.
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