Jill Leovy

Ghettoside: Investigating a Homicide Epidemic

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ISBN 13:
9781784700768
author:
Jill Leovy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Biography, True Crime, Murder
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.87

Description

Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill Leovy In the streets of Los Angeles, a decade-long epidemic of violence had taken hold, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. This gripping true story of one murder and its investigation sheds light on the true origins of such violence, exploding myths surrounding policing and race. Through the lens of a single case, Leovy reveals the complex web of factors that contribute to such tragedies. The story centers around the murder of an 18-year-old boy, gunned down in the spring for no apparent reason. The investigation that followed was led by a brilliant, driven detective, and the case became a microcosm of the city's deep-seated problems. Leovy's reporting takes us inside the homicide units of the LAPD, into the homes and lives of a community wracked by violence, and into the heart of the investigation itself. Through her groundbreaking work, Leovy shows that the only way to reverse the cycle of violence is with justice. A powerful and thought-provoking exploration of one of America's most pressing social issues, Ghettoside is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in true crime, law enforcement, and the complexities of human nature.

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