Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Homicide:_Life_on_the_Street
gptkbp:author gptkb:David_Simon
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:Edgar_Award_for_Best_Fact_Crime
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Journalist
gptkb:literature
crime reporting
gptkbp:critical_reception acclaimed
widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
inspired discussions on violence
highlighted systemic issues in policing
explored the psychological effects of homicide on communities
fostered a deeper understanding of the complexities of crime.
addressed the implications of gun violence
discussed the challenges faced by law enforcement
examined societal attitudes towards crime
examined the role of media in crime reporting
influenced public perception of homicide rates
provided insight into police culture
examined the relationship between crime and poverty
sparked debates on criminal justice reform
provided a platform for voices of victims' families
highlighted the importance of community engagement in crime prevention
contributed to the understanding of urban crime dynamics
encouraged empathy towards victims and their stories
analyzed the impact of socioeconomic factors on crime
gptkbp:first_edition 1991 edition
gptkbp:focus homicide investigations
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Corner
gptkbp:format gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print
gptkb:e_Book
gptkbp:genre gptkb:non-fiction
gptkbp:impact increased public awareness of crime
police procedural narratives
gptkbp:influenced true crime genre
crime documentaries
police procedural dramas
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Wire
gptkb:The_Corner
American journalism
documentary filmmaking
literary journalism
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Baltimore_Police_Department
real-life events
gptkbp:isbn 978-0671682020
978-0-679-40012-4
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:cultural_reference
influential work
gptkbp:length long-form journalism
gptkbp:narrative_style immersive
journalistic
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Baltimore_police
gptkbp:notable_themes crime and justice
urban life
police work
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Corner
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1991
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:television_series
gptkb:detective_fiction
gptkb:documentary
gptkbp:research participant observation
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkb:Baltimore
gptkbp:style reportage
journalistic
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Baltimore
gptkb:crime
policing
gptkbp:subject_matter gptkb:law_enforcement
social issues
murder cases
gptkbp:themes gptkb:justice
gptkb:community
violence
societal issues
gptkbp:viewpoint community perspective
police perspective
victim perspective
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Simon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4