Gangs: From the Streets to Social Media

by Anna Collins

Overview

Gangs have both worried and fascinated Americans for many years, but gangs are not a uniquely American problem; they can be found all over the world, from Sweden to Japan. Most of what people learn about gangs through movies and television does not reflect the reality researchers have discovered through firsthand studies of gang life. The detailed main text, informative charts, annotated quotes from experts, and full-color photographs explore this reality and various social factors that allow gangs to arise. With this knowledge, young adults can identify areas where they can make a difference in their own communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534566972
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Lucent Hot Topics Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: What Is a Gang? 6

Chapter 1 The Rise of Gangs in the United States 10

Chapter 2 Underlying Issues 23

Chapter 3 The Gang Lifestyle 40

Chapter 4 Promoting and Recruiting 52

Chapter 5 Solving the Problem 68

Notes 85

Discussion Questions 93

Organizations to Contact 95

For More Information 97

Index 99

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104