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Set in a notorious Baltimore intersection, the book delves into the grim realities of a 24-hour open-air drug market that sustains a struggling neighborhood. Through the insights of David Simon, an award-winning author and crime reporter, and Edward Burns, a seasoned veteran of the urban drug war, the narrative explores the complex dynamics of crime, survival, and the socio-economic factors at play in this desolate area. Their firsthand accounts paint a vivid picture of life amidst the chaos and despair.
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The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood, David Simon, Edward Burns
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- Released
- 1998
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Simon, Edward Burns
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9780767900317
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Politics, USA, Sociology, Journalism, True Crime, Drugs
- Original title
- The Corner
- Rating
- 4.45 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a notorious Baltimore intersection, the book delves into the grim realities of a 24-hour open-air drug market that sustains a struggling neighborhood. Through the insights of David Simon, an award-winning author and crime reporter, and Edward Burns, a seasoned veteran of the urban drug war, the narrative explores the complex dynamics of crime, survival, and the socio-economic factors at play in this desolate area. Their firsthand accounts paint a vivid picture of life amidst the chaos and despair.