Gangs: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

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A thoroughly updated look at the world of gangs, charting their growth and development in the United States and worldwide, as well as the efforts to curb their expanding criminal enterprises. Gangs: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers an eye-opening look at modern gangstheir history, their ability to attract members from a widening social pool, as well as efforts by community and political leaders to stop gang-related crime and weaken the grip that gangs have on our culture. This timely update shows that while genuine progress has been made, the world of gangs is evolving in fascinating and dangerous ways. The second edition features a wealth of new information, new statistical data, and new insights into the ways gangs operate in cities large and small. It also offers expanded coverage of gangs specific to other countries as well as those that have become genuinely international in nature.

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Offering an enhanced snapshot of the contemporary landscape of gangs from urban to suburban communities, independent scholar Kinnear captures the international spectrum of gang involvementRecommended. Public, school, and academic libraries; all levels. * Choice *
Geared for high school students, but of equal value to college students studying the issue of gangs, the eight sections in this work provide an updated comprehensive view of resources available on all aspects of gangs worldwide. . . . Written so a high school student can understand but also at an interest level for college students, the brief entries are an excellent overview or starting point for further research on any aspects of gangs. * ARBA *

Author Bio

Karen L. Kinnear is a paralegal and a professional researcher, editor, and writer with more than 25 years of experience in sociological, economic, statistical, and financial analysis. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Childhood Sexual Abuse and Single Parents.