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Download or read book Gangs in America III written by C. Ronald Huff and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Third Edition of this popular anthology examines contemporary gangs, gang life, and law enforcement efforts to study and coordinate the community's response to them. The book contains original essays from a broad array of renowned researchers and experienced practitioners who work with gangs. A wide variety of current topics and issues are covered, including: female gangs and ganging; ethnic diversity; economic, neighborhood and school contexts of gang behavi∨ gun and drug relationships, and research methods used in the study of gangs. 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 issues that arise in our efforts to understand, prevent, and control gang violence and crime. For Your Courses in: Criminology Criminal Justice Sociology Victimization Text Recommended for: Upper Division Undergraduate Level Graduate Level