Gangs An Individual and Group Perspective

Name: Gangs An Individual and Group Perspective
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ISBN: 9780131724044

ISBN-10: 0131724045

ISBN-13: 9780131724044

Edition: 2008

Authors: Kimberly Tobin

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Thisnbsp;book presents an overview of the prominent quantitative and qualitative data that exists on gangs. Academically sound, it synthesizes gang research into a format that is understandable and offers a balance between clarity and rigor. Placing a clear distinction between gangs and gang members, it highlights the differences between individual and group perspectives and encourages a richer understanding of the phenomenon. nbsp;More visual than competing texts, it uses learning boxes to highlight notable research projects and special topics. Separate chapters are devoted to current issues such as race/ethnicity; gender; prison gangs; and prevention and intervention.A clear distinction…

Book details

List price: $79.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Introduction



Definitions



Explanations of Gangs



Explanations of Gang Membership



Gang Organization and Group Process



The Gang Member



Criminal Behavior



Race/Ethnicity



The Female Gang Member



Prison Gangs



Reducing Gangs



The Future of Gangs