Gangs Graffiti and Violence : A Realistic Guide to the Scope and Nature of Gangs in America

Leet, Duane A.; Rush, George E.; Smith, Anthony M.

ISBN 10: 1928916023 / ISBN 13: 9781928916024

Published by Cengage Learning, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gangs Graffiti and Violence : A Realistic Guide to the Scope and Nature of Gangs in America
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1928916023
• ISBN 13: 9781928916024
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

This text is uniquely realistic with comprehensive coverage that presents the problem in practical terms, and not in theoretical and/or causal explanations. All levels of students will be able to comprehend and relate to the material. Ethnic, prison, motorcycle, and skinhead gangs are covered in detail. The book concludes with a chapter on the future of prevention and intervention as a means to end the gang cycle of violence.

Review

1. Introduction. 2. Hispanic Gangs. 3. African-American Gangs. 4. Asian Gangs. 5. Skinhead Gangs. 6. Taggers. 7. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. 8. Prison Gangs. 9. Jamaican Posse. 10. Cuban Gangs. 11. Chicago Street Gangs. 12. The Future.