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UO Fugitive Life in An American City by Alice Goffman Summary

 

  1. Summarize the book — what were the aims of the book?  What data were used to support the authors’ claims? What were two conclusions? 
  2. 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). 
  3. 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