In Search of Respect
by Philippe I. Bourgois · first published 1996
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"In search of respect" by Philip Bourgois is an interesting book, particularly on the reality of how much money there is in the drug trade, and about gang life.
on “Car-sharing service HiGear shuts down due to theft of 4 cars worth $400,000” ↗No they really can't find other work. Drugs are the only option in many areas. Philippe Bourgois's book In Search of Respect is a good read on this. So there will be more issues in areas with no jobs after legalization.
on “What If U.S. Cities Just Stopped Participating in the War on Drugs?” ↗"In Search of Respect" by Philippe Bourgouis is also good - technically an academic book, but very readable.
on “What Organized Crime Pays” ↗For cultural anthropology, I'd say it's 'In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio' by Philippe Bourgois. It's a fascinating read based on the authors ethnographic study of life on the margins in NYC in (I think?) the 90's.
on “Ask HN: Which book can attract anyone towards your field of study?” ↗