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“You don't see Los Angeles erecting a museum dedicated to the birth place of the Crips and the Bloods and the Mexican Mafia, with a special guided bus tour highlighting the rise of the crack trade, yet you can hop on a bus in Chicago tomorrow to see the famous locales of murders. I have to imagine there's some wonderful academic book on the sociology of this out there.”

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Tod Goldberg
Tod Goldberg

Tod Goldberg, born on January 10, 1971, is an American author known for his diverse writing styles, which include novels, short story collections, and essays. Goldberg's works often delve into themes of interpersonal relationships, identity, and the complexities of modern life. more

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