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GANGS ACROSS AMERICA: HISTORIES AND SOCIOLOGY 2ND ED.

GANGS ACROSS AMERICA: HISTORIES AND SOCIOLOGY 2ND ED.
©2011 Softcover 320 pp. (8 1/2" x 11")
ISBN: 978-1-933778-32-7
List $70

Description

This text is specifically designed to introduce college students to the history and sociology of American street and prison gangs. Topics include discussions of gang growth, gang behaviors, membership psychology, and membership indicia. The ten major classifications of gangs in the United States are included: Latino, Asian, African-American, Skinhead, Tagger Crews, Party Crews, Posses & Clubs, Hybrid Gangs, Midwest & East Coast Gangs, Female Gangs, and Prison Gangs. The last chapter also aids the student to understand the globalization of America's gangs. The text helps students understand why gangs form and what drives membership and criminal behaviors. This understanding is essential for professionals working in the criminal justice, mental health, educational, or social services professions.

Contents

 Chapter 1  American Street Gangs
Chapter 2  Gang Violence
Chapter 3  Can Gang Membership Be Predicted
Chapter 4  The Maturation Process
Chapter 5  Gang Sociology
Chapter 6  Gang Growth, Migration, and Studies
Chapter 7  Gang Behaviors
Chapter 8  Membership Psychology
Chapter 9  Membership Indicia
Chapter 10  West Coast Latino Gangs
Chapter 11  Asian Gangs
Chapter 12  African-American Gangs
Chapter 13  Skinhead Gangs
Chapter 14  Tagger Crews
Chapter 15  Party Crews, Posses, and Clubs
Chapter 16  Hybrid Gangs
Chapter 17  Midwest and East Coast Gangs
Chapter 18  Female Gangs
Chapter 19  Prison Gangs
Chapter 20  Gang Globalization

Sample Chapter

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Supplemental Material

  • PowerPoint presentations for each chapter.
  • Test Bank with written examinations provided for every chapter.
  • Lesson Plan Development Guide for instructor use.
  • Instructor Manual

Author(s)

Al Valdez,  Ph.D.: Al Valdez, Ph.D. recently retired as the supervisor of the Gang Unit for the Orange County (California) District Attorney’s office. He has over 27 years law enforcement experience with special emphasis on narcotic and gang investigations, undercover field operations, multi-agency task forces, and prosecutions.

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