The Corner: A Journalistic Perspective on Sociological Analysis

The book 'The Corner', based on the show 'The Wire', offers a unique perspective on the lives of people working in impoverished corners of society. Journalists delve deep into their stories, providing in-depth analysis unlike typical journalism. However, they fail to connect it to existing sociological ideas. Sociologists seek to understand how these individuals and their motives relate to what is already known about groups of people. Journalism focuses on spotting patterns over time, but lacks the intention to contribute to theoretical knowledge.