The Ville
cops and kids in urban America
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Author
Publication
1993 - Ticknor & Fields, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
100,250 words, Guess
Page Count
401 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1416562M
- ISBN-10039563315X
- OCLC Control Number28505205
- OCLC Control Numbervillecopskidsinu00dona
- Library of Congress Control Number93026119
and 2 more
- LibraryThing6542825
- Goodreads944712
Classifications
- DDC364.3/6/0974723
- LCCHN80 .B87 D66 1993
Description
Follows a year in the life of two urban black males from opposite sides of the street. Gary Lemite, an enthusiastic young Housing police officer, charges recklessly into gunfire in pursuit of respect and promotion. Sharron Corley, a member of a gang called the LoLifes and the star of the Thomas Jefferson High School play, is also looking for respect as he tries to survive these streets.
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- The Ville: cops and kids in urban America
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