Books by David Simon
The Wire
by David Simon
Police procedurals are a staple on network TV. Almost all of them, particularly the ones that have run for a long time, are nothing like our criminal justice system. It's all detectives solving crimes through picking up a hair.
Interviews where books by David Simon were recommended
The best books on Race and American Policing, recommended by Joe Domanick
The author and journalist describes how racism, violence, and corruption became entrenched in police departments across America. He picks five books describing a stark reality, and suggests a blueprint for change