Goffman, Alice,

On the run : fugitive life in an American city / Alice Goffman. - xiv, 277 pages ; 24 cm - Fieldwork encounters and discoveries . - Fieldwork encounters and discoveries. .

Includes bibliographical references.

The 6th Street boys and their legal entanglements -- Techniques for evading the authorities -- When the police knock your door in -- Turning legal troubles into personal resources -- The social life of criminalized young people -- The market in protections and privileges -- Clean people -- Conclusion: a fugitive community -- Epilogue: leaving 6th Street.

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Criminal justice, Administration of--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
African American youth--Legal status, laws, etc.--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
African American youth--Social conditions.--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Discrimination in criminal justice administration--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Racial profiling in law enforcement--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Imprisonment--Social aspects--United States.

HV9956.P53 / G64 2014

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