Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Grave [2 volumes]
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, True Crime![Cover of the book Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Grave [2 volumes] by , ABC-CLIO](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2018/october/500x500/9781440844744-ZPo9_500x.jpg)
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781440844744 | |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781440844744 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Grave includes extended discussion of specific gangs; types of gangs based on ethnicity and environment (rural, suburban, and urban); recruitment and retention methods; leadership structure and other internal dynamics of various gangs; impacts of gang membership on extended family; the historical evolution of gangs in American society; depictions of gang life in popular culture; violent and nonviolent gang activities; and programs, policies, agencies, and organizations that have been crafted to combat gang activities.
In addition, the encyclopedia includes a suite of primary sources that offer a look into the personal experiences of gang members, examine efforts by law enforcement and public officials to address gang activity, and address wider societal factors that make eradicating gangs such a difficult task.
Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Grave includes extended discussion of specific gangs; types of gangs based on ethnicity and environment (rural, suburban, and urban); recruitment and retention methods; leadership structure and other internal dynamics of various gangs; impacts of gang membership on extended family; the historical evolution of gangs in American society; depictions of gang life in popular culture; violent and nonviolent gang activities; and programs, policies, agencies, and organizations that have been crafted to combat gang activities.
In addition, the encyclopedia includes a suite of primary sources that offer a look into the personal experiences of gang members, examine efforts by law enforcement and public officials to address gang activity, and address wider societal factors that make eradicating gangs such a difficult task.
