This book examines the nature of transnational organized crime and gangs, and how these diverse organizations contribute to violence, especially in so-called fragile states across Central and Latin Am
In Gangs and Organized Crime, George W. Knox, Gregg W. Etter, and Carter F. Smith offer an informed and carefully investigated examination of gangs and organized crime groups, covering street gangs, p
Gangs in America's Communities, Third Edition blends theory with current research to help you identify essential features associated with youth violence and gangs, as well as apply strategies for gang
This book takes students on a guided tour of the gang phenomenon through history, as well as current representations of gangs in literature and media. Author Alistair Fraser brings together gang-liter
This book takes students on a guided tour of the gang phenomenon through history, as well as current representations of gangs in literature and media. Author Alistair Fraser brings together gang-liter
Gangs: An Introduction provides a wide-ranging overview ideal for courses on gangs. Opening with a discussion of early research and perspectives from the late 1920s until the early 1970s, the book the
Pulling together the most salient, current issues in the field today, The Handbook of Gangs provides a significant assessment by leading scholars of key topics related to gangs, gang members, and resp
Gangs in America's Communities offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, and theoretically grounded approach to gangs and associated youth violence. Authors Dr. James C. Howell and Dr. Elizabeth Griffiths i
The United States has seen rapid proliferation of youth gangs since 1980. During this period, the number of cities with gang problems increased from an estimated 286 jurisdictions with more than 2,000
‧Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. ‧This unique approach provides students with a concise view of diverge
The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and student-friendly text on street gangs. Building on the successful first edition, American Street Gangs, Second Edition is a sharp, insightful analysis o
Vampires Inc is a series spine-tingling stories aimed at reluctant older readers. Vampires Inc. follows John, an author, and Rose, a vampire hunter, as they keep order in Brighton, a beachfront city w
Street gangs have exploded in popularity worldwide. Tattoos, baggy pants, tagging, gangsta style clothes this unspoken threat is always just around the corner in most of the world's major citi
Explores the world of protest and counterculture through the work of artists' groups in New York City after 1968. From the Art Workers' Coalition through Art & Language, Colab and Group Materi
