Gangs in America's communities / James C. Howell.
| Author/creator | Howell, James C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, ©2012. |
| Description | xix, 347 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | History of gangs in the United States -- Myths and realities of youth gangs -- Defining gangs and gang members -- Early gang theories and modern-day applications -- Gang involvement as a developmental trajectory -- Girls and gangs -- National gang problem trends : 1996 to 2009 -- Urban gangs and violence -- What works : gang prevention -- What works : a comprehensive gang program model. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011037034 |
| ISBN | 9781412979535 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1412979536 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6439.U5 H679 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |