Understanding Contemporary Gangs in America: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Understanding Contemporary Gangs 1n America: An Interdisciplinary Approach, edited by Rebecca D. Petersen, offers a unique perspective on current gang issues with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, understandable and contemporary format accessible for undergraduate students, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers. line of the most important components of this anthology is the inclusion of a variety of contemporary works on gangs. A diversity of current gang topics and issues are covered including: understanding and defining gangs; gender issues; race and ethnicity; gangs in prisons and schools; violence and drugs; gang victimization; and prevention and intervention programs and policies.Rebecca D. Petersen Ph.D. is the author of 'Understanding Contemporary Gangs in America: An Interdisciplinary Approach', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130394743 and ISBN 0130394742.