No way out: precarious living in the shadow of poverty and drug dealing
Introduction : precarious living -- Jonathan's world -- Drug-dealing careers -- The rise and fall of Lyford Street -- Snitching, gossip, and the power of information -- The politics of murder and revenge -- Collective punishment : black men's reflections on everyday life in Bristol Hill --...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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Chicago [u.a.]
The Univ. of Chicago Press
2015
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In: | Year: 2015 |
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Summary: | Introduction : precarious living -- Jonathan's world -- Drug-dealing careers -- The rise and fall of Lyford Street -- Snitching, gossip, and the power of information -- The politics of murder and revenge -- Collective punishment : black men's reflections on everyday life in Bristol Hill -- Benita's story : coping with poverty in the age of welfare reform -- Conclusion : understanding everyday life in the shadow of poverty and drug dealing |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
Physical Description: | xi, 153 S 23 cm |
ISBN: | 9780226297903 9780226298061 |