The chronological case study explores the evolution of Chicago street gangs--from the alienated ethnic youth of yesterday, to their present-day expansion into the worlds of organized crime, religion, politics, legitimate business, & international terrorism. Olivero, a consultant on gangs for the Attucks Community Board in Southern Illinois & the Police Department of Mission, Texas, creates a vivid picture of gang subculture & provides a valuable historical perspective on the future of gangs. Topics include gangs in the ...
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The chronological case study explores the evolution of Chicago street gangs--from the alienated ethnic youth of yesterday, to their present-day expansion into the worlds of organized crime, religion, politics, legitimate business, & international terrorism. Olivero, a consultant on gangs for the Attucks Community Board in Southern Illinois & the Police Department of Mission, Texas, creates a vivid picture of gang subculture & provides a valuable historical perspective on the future of gangs. Topics include gangs in the Illinois Prison System, gangs & religion, gang involvement in terrorism & crime, motorcycle gangs, ethnic gangs, the spreading influence of gangs, & gang versus law enforcement & citizen groups. A readable & recommended resource for lay readers, students, & professionals in the fields of political science, sociology, & criminal justice.
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Add this copy of Honor Violence and Upward Mobility to cart. $17.98, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Pan Amer Univ Pr.
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Good. 1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 175. Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a nice used copy! Black and red illustrated wrapper with black lettering. 175 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "I first became interested in Chicago street gangs during the four years I worked as a consultant to the Attucks Community Board in Southern Illinois. Attucks is a group of disadvantaged black striving for a better life out of abject poverty. One of the newest obstructions to this end, however, has been the participation of young people in gangs or gangbanging......"----from the Preface.
