"Youth, Globalization, and the Law" by Sudhir Venkatesh is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of how young people worldwide navigate the legal system in an era of increasing globalization. Through extensive fieldwork and interviews, Venkatesh delves into the lives of youth from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultural contexts, shedding light...
"The American Project" by Sudhir Venkatesh takes readers on a journey into the heart of poverty, inequality, and social change in Chicago's public housing projects. Drawing from his own experiences and in-depth research, Venkatesh challenges commonly-held beliefs about urban poverty and offers a unique perspective on the lives of the...
"Off the Books" by Sudhir Venkatesh is an intriguing and enlightening depiction of the clandestine economy thriving within the inner-city confines of Chicago. As a sociologist, Venkatesh delves deep into the lives of street vendors, sex workers, drug dealers, and other marginalized individuals, shedding light on their trials, aspirations, and...