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Sudhir Venkatesh

Sudhir Venkatesh is an esteemed American sociologist and urban ethnographer, currently serving as the William B. Ransford Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Columbia University, a role he has embraced since 1999. Renowned for his in-depth studies of gangs, underground economies, and the complexities of urban life, he has made significant contributions to our understanding of societal structures through his acclaimed work, *Gang Leader for a Day*. As the Director of Signal: The Tech & Society Lab at Columbia, Venkatesh merges sociology with technology, earning the trust of readers who value his insightful recommendations and comprehensive perspectives on contemporary issues. Read more on Wikipedia →