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UO Fugitive Life in An American City by Alice Goffman Summary
- Summarize the book — what were the aims of the book? What data were used to support the authors’ claims? What were two conclusions?
- Identify two of the following class concepts that you found expressed in the book: neighborhood inequality, childhood trauma, masculinity and crime and/or inequality and criminal justice contact. Use two specific examples from the On the Run book and link them to each concept you chose from class material (lectures and/or readings) to illustrate your understanding. This section should reflect both a careful reading of the book as well as an application of the knowledge you have gained from the course. (2 pages).
- Give your own reactions to the reading of the book. How did the book influence your thinking? What did you learn? (1-2 pages).
book is On the run: fugitive life In an American city by Alice Goffman