Introduction to gangs in America / by Ronald M. Holmes, Richard Tewksbury and George Higgins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holmes, Ronald M., author.

Higgins, George, author.

Tewksbury, Richard A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gangs--United States.

Gangs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1. Gangs; 2. Gangs and Homicide; 3. Gangs and Police; 4. Gangs and Schools; 5. Motorcycle Gangs; 6. The Outlaws Motorcycle Gang; 7. The Pagans Motorcycle Club; 8. The Bandidos Motorcycle Club; 9. The Hell's Angels; 10. Women in Gangs; 11. Prison Gangs; 12. Gang Policy; References

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781439885666

1439885664

9780429251337

0429251335

9781439869475

1439869472

OCLC:

908077859