Scammer’s Yard: The Crime of Black Repair

Abstract: 

By Jovan Scott Lewis - Jovan Scott Lewis tells the story of three young and poor men striving to make a living in Montego Bay, where call centers and tourism are the two main industries in the struggling economy. Scammer’s Yard describes how these young men, seeking to overcome inequality and achieve autonomy, come to view crime as a form of liberation.

Publication date: 
October 27, 2020
Publication type: 
Book