Why people recommend it
The Number by Jonny Steinberg is a gripping non-fiction book examining the violent prison gangs of South Africa and their internal codes of behavior. Tyler Cowen recommended the work on Conversations with Tyler, expressing his admiration for all of the guest's writings and specifically endorsing this title alongside another of his publications. Cowen further utilized the text to prompt the author with detailed questions regarding how these criminal networks regulated their members.
Who recommended it
- Tyler Cowen Recommended
Tyler Cowen — 2 mentions
Recommended
“I like all of his books. A thin blue and the number are two others I would recommend.”
Discussed
“Now, in your book, The Number, you studied prison gangs in South Africa. How did those gangs regulate the behavior of their members?”