Youth gangs in American society / Randall G. Shelden, Sharon K. Tracy, William B. Brown.
1997
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Title
Youth gangs in American society / Randall G. Shelden, Sharon K. Tracy, William B. Brown.
Published
Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1997.
Call Number
HV6439.U5 S527 1997
ISBN
0534221343 (pbk.)
9780534221348 (pbk.)
9780534221348 (pbk.)
Description
xvii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
System Control No.
(OCoLC)34149917
Summary
For many people, the typical image of youth gangs continues to be the popular media's portrayal of Bloods, Crips, and Skin Heads. But are today's gangs really that easy to classify? Surprisingly, the answer is no according to Youth Gangs in American Society. Youth Gangs in American Society is one of the few criminal justice studies to explore the phenomenon of gangs as an outgrowth of society's need to explain crimes committed by children. It investigates the history and development of gangs through a broad approach that looks at several sociological aspects related to gangs - from the basic human need to bond to the media and law enforcement's responsibility for creating an image of gangs that does not always reflect reality.
Youth Gangs in American Society also provides readers with a scholarly study of gangs supported by the latest research and statistics. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to understand gang typology, culture, and activities, particularly students of criminal justice, social work, and sociology. In addition, a special chapter entitled "Girls and Gangs" examines this frequently overlooked topic. And two chapters on gang intervention strategies helps readers translate current theory and research into effective action plans.
Youth Gangs in American Society also provides readers with a scholarly study of gangs supported by the latest research and statistics. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to understand gang typology, culture, and activities, particularly students of criminal justice, social work, and sociology. In addition, a special chapter entitled "Girls and Gangs" examines this frequently overlooked topic. And two chapters on gang intervention strategies helps readers translate current theory and research into effective action plans.
Note
Youth Gangs in American Society also provides readers with a scholarly study of gangs supported by the latest research and statistics. It is an essential resource for anyone who needs to understand gang typology, culture, and activities, particularly students of criminal justice, social work, and sociology. In addition, a special chapter entitled "Girls and Gangs" examines this frequently overlooked topic. And two chapters on gang intervention strategies helps readers translate current theory and research into effective action plans.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-242) and index.
Available in Other Form
Online version: Shelden, Randall G., 1943- Youth gangs in American society. Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1997 (OCoLC)603818658
Online version: Shelden, Randall G., 1943- Youth gangs in American society. Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1997 (OCoLC)607673673
Online version: Shelden, Randall G., 1943- Youth gangs in American society. Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1997 (OCoLC)607673673
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Gift of Professor Jeffrey A. Fagan
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The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
1
2
Why Are There Gangs?
27
3
What Do Gangs and Gang Members Look Like?
65
4
The Gang Subculture
93
5
Criminal Activities of Gangs
127
6
Girls and Gangs
155
7
Community and National Intervention Strategies
179
8
Legal Intervention Strategies
205
9
Conclusions
223
Bibliography
231
Name Index
243
Subject Index
246