Gangs - A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

A thoroughly updated look at the world of gangs, charting their growth and development in the United States and worldwide, as well as the efforts to curb their expanding criminal enterprises. Gangs: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers an eye-opening look at modern gangs-their history, their ability to attract members from a widening social pool, as well as efforts by community and political leaders to stop gang-related crime and weaken the grip that gangs have on our culture. This timely update shows that while genuine progress has been made, the world of gangs is evolving in fascinating and dangerous ways. The second edition features a wealth of new information, new statistical data, and new insights into the ways gangs operate in cities large and small. It also offers expanded coverage of gangs specific to other countries as well as those that have become genuinely international in nature. Chronology of significant events, social trends, court cases, and statutes relevant to gangs, their purposes, and their development Biographical sketches of prominent individuals, including officials who have conducted research and worked with gangs and former gang members and leaders

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	Karen L. Kinnear
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	303
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-125-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime > General
LSN:	1-59884-125-4
Barcode:	9781598841251

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