
Introduction to Gangs in America
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. December 2011
Book
Hardback
170 pages
978-1-4398-6945-1 (ISBN)
Description
Gangs have long been a social and criminal threat to society. Introduction to Gangs in America explains how gangs are addressed as a criminal justice and public policy problem, providing a student-friendly, easily accessible, concise overview of the role, place, structure, and activities of gangs in American society. The book describes what gangs are, what differentiates them from each other, how they share similarities, and how they fit into contemporary American culture.
The authors explore the history and structure of gangs, reveal their clandestine activities, and analyze their social impact. The book also includes information on gender issues in gangs, and provides insight into how gangs impact American educational institutions
Offering an insider's account, the book provides in-depth profiles of specific gangs, including:
Europe's five major biker gangs
The Outlaws
The Hell's Angels
The Bandidos
The Pagans
Bloods
Aryan Brotherhood
Black Guerrilla Family
Mexican Mafia
Texas Syndicate
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Discussion questions appear at the end of each chapter, stimulating debate and classroom discussion.
It may never be possible to eradicate gangs from our culture. But by understanding their structure, their strengths and vulnerabilities, and how they operate, law enforcement can better protect the public from their nefarious activities. This text gives future law enforcement professionals rare insider insight into a subject typically shrouded in secrecy.
The authors explore the history and structure of gangs, reveal their clandestine activities, and analyze their social impact. The book also includes information on gender issues in gangs, and provides insight into how gangs impact American educational institutions
Offering an insider's account, the book provides in-depth profiles of specific gangs, including:
Europe's five major biker gangs
The Outlaws
The Hell's Angels
The Bandidos
The Pagans
Bloods
Aryan Brotherhood
Black Guerrilla Family
Mexican Mafia
Texas Syndicate
Neta
Discussion questions appear at the end of each chapter, stimulating debate and classroom discussion.
It may never be possible to eradicate gangs from our culture. But by understanding their structure, their strengths and vulnerabilities, and how they operate, law enforcement can better protect the public from their nefarious activities. This text gives future law enforcement professionals rare insider insight into a subject typically shrouded in secrecy.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
General and Postgraduate
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
10 s/w Abbildungen, 15 s/w Tabellen
15 Tables, black and white; 10 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-6945-1 (9781439869451)
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Other editions
Additional editions

Ronald M. Holmes | Richard Tewksbury | George Higgins
Introduction to Gangs in America
E-Book
12/2011
1st Edition
Routledge
€264.99
Available for download

Ronald M. Holmes | Richard Tewksbury | George Higgins
Introduction to Gangs in America
E-Book
12/2011
1st Edition
Routledge
€264.99
Available for download
Persons
Ronald M. Holmes, Richard Tewksbury, and George E. Higgins are with the Department of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Content
Gangs. Gangs and Police. Gangs and Schools. Motorcycle Gangs. The Outlaws Motorcycle Gang. The Pagans Motorcycle Club. The Bandidos Motorcycle Club. The Hell's Angels. Women in Gangs. Prison Gangs. Gang Policy. References. Index.