Contemporary Gangs

Contemporary Gangs
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Publisher : LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 1931202303
ISBN-13 : 9781931202305
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Book Synopsis Contemporary Gangs by : Deborah Lamm Weisel

Download or read book Contemporary Gangs written by Deborah Lamm Weisel and published by LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Questioning whether organizational theory can lead to greater understandings of gang structure, size, and growth and contribute predictive theories about gang success and expansion, Weisel (political science and public administration, North Carolina State U.) conducted field research with four Chicago and San Diego gangs. Qualitative analysis methods and software were used to identify varying aspects of gang organizations including labor specialization; patterns of leadership; extent of hierarchy; occurrence of regular meetings; payment of dues; and adherence to rules, discipline, and penalties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

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