Description: An acclaimed sociologist illuminates the workings of an American city, offering a major reinterpretation of the racial dynamics in America. 256 p.
Brief description: Elijah Anderson is the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of Black Studies at Yale University. In recognition of his pioneering research, he was awarded the prestigious Stockholm Prize in the field of Criminology in 2021 and the American Society of Criminology's Edwin H. Sutherland Award in 2025.
Review Quotes: Fascinating sociology and people-watching at its profound best.-- "Booklist"