Sudhir Venkatesh

sudhirvenkatesh.org @avsudhir
Psychology Sociology
  • Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh is a sociology professor at Columbia University known for his ethnographic research on urban poverty and underground economies.

  • His book "Gang Leader for a Day" received acclaim and multiple translations.

  • Venkatesh's work includes award-winning books on Chicago's public housing and illegal economies.

  • He has written for major publications and produced documentaries on public housing and human rights.

  • Venkatesh holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has received prestigious fellowships and awards.

  • His research extends to policing, and he is currently working on a book about black market economies in New York's revitalization since 1999.

Books by Sudhir Venkatesh