Gangs

by Hal Marcovitz

Overview

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, gangs. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Early U.S. gangs, such as the Mafia, are discussed, as well as the formation of large gangs throughout the country, in both urban and rural areas. Violent gang rivalry is discussed, as well as law enforcement related to gang activity. Reasons young people join gangs are addressed, and programs for at-risk youth are covered. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of gangs. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604539547
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Series:	Essential Issues Set 1
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1120L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Two Gang Members 6

Chapter 2 A History of Gangs 16

Chapter 3 Gang Networks 26

Chapter 4 Why Young People Join Gangs 36

Chapter 5 Gangs and Crime 44

Chaffer 5 Gangs outside Big Cities 54

Chapter 7 The Consequences of Gangs 64

Chapter 8 Communities Take Action 76

Chapter 9 Life after a Gang 86

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Additional Resources 102

Glossary 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112