This book is an examination of contemporary gangs in American cities. Gangs have proliferated over the past ten years and pose a new set of challenges to public

Annotation Questioning whether organizational theory can lead to greater understandings of gang structure, size, and growth and contribute predictive theories a

As communities face ever-growing gang-related problems, Gangs in America III provides the most up-to-date information on the diverse perspectives and complex is

Essays in this anthology examine contemporary gangs, gang life, and law enforcement efforts to study and coordinate the community response to them.