Gangs in America III

The Third Edition of this popular anthology examines contemporary gangs gang life and law enforcement efforts to study and coordinate the communitys response to them. The book contains original essays from a broad array of renowned researchers and experienced practitioners who work with gangs. A wide variety of current topics and issues are covered including: female gangs and ganging; ethnic diversity; economic neighborhood and school contexts of gang behavior; gun and drug relationships and research methods used in the study of gangs.As communities face ever-growing gang-related problems Gangs in America III provides the most up-to-date information on the diverse perspectives and complex issues that arise in our efforts to understand prevent and control gang violence and crime.For Your Courses in:CriminologyCriminal JusticeSociologyVictimizationText Recommended for:Upper Division Undergraduate LevelGraduate Level