In search of respect
Book • 1995
'In Search of Respect' is an ethnographic study of crack dealers in East Harlem, New York, exploring their motivations and struggles.
Bourgois examines how inner-city poverty, racism, and social marginalization contribute to the appeal of the underground economy.
The book reveals the complex social dynamics and survival strategies employed by individuals engaged in the drug trade.
It challenges common stereotypes and offers insights into the systemic forces shaping their lives.
Bourgois highlights the crack dealers' pursuit of dignity and respect within a context of limited opportunities and social exclusion.
Bourgois examines how inner-city poverty, racism, and social marginalization contribute to the appeal of the underground economy.
The book reveals the complex social dynamics and survival strategies employed by individuals engaged in the drug trade.
It challenges common stereotypes and offers insights into the systemic forces shaping their lives.
Bourgois highlights the crack dealers' pursuit of dignity and respect within a context of limited opportunities and social exclusion.
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