Opposing Viewpoints Digests - Gangs (paperback edition) - Softcover

Gail B. Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565107500 ISBN 13: 9781565107502

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 1998

Synopsis

What encourages gang behavior? Are gangs a serious problem? How can gangs and the illegal activity they engage in be controlled? These are just some of the issues covered in this provocative book.

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Reviews

Grade 7 UpABrief articles offering contrasting viewpoints address three questions: "How Serious a Problem Are Gangs in the United States?" "What Factors Encourage Gang Behavior?" and "How Can Gangs Be Eliminated?" Each chapter is a summation of research culled from books, interviews, and articles. Stewart does a fine job of presenting the information in a concise, straightforward format. She maintains her objectivity throughout and succeeds in giving equal time to both sides. The information is general enough to be of use to readers with no background on the subject. Occasional black-and-white photographs, cartoons, and graphs reinforce the text. One appendix includes lists of facts and statistics about gangs; another offers extensive summaries of documents related to the subject. The book concludes with a list of study questions, suggestions for further reading, and a thorough subject index. Students will find the material thoughtfully organized, well presented, and easy to access. A book for most collections.AEdward Sullivan, New York Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565107500
• ISBN 13: 9781565107502
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112