 First edition | |
| Author | Sudhir Venkatesh |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biographies |
| Publisher | Penguin Press |
Publication date | January 14, 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 288 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-59420-150-9 |
Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets is a memoir written by Sudhir Venkatesh.[1] The book chronicles the life of the urban poor and explores Venkatesh's views on poverty, money, gangs, drugs, and life in Chicago.[2][3] In 2017, it was reported that AMC Networks would be developing a drama series adapted from the book.[4]
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- ^ Vulliamy, Ed (2008-02-24). "Review: Gang Leader For a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh". The Guardian.
- ^ GANG LEADER FOR A DAY by Sudhir Venkatesh | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Edward Burns & Radar Developing 'The Line Between' Thriller Novel for Television". 22 January 2019.