Islands in the Street

Islands in the Street Gangs and American Urban Society

Hardback (01 Jul 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Argues that gangs sometimes play a positive role in inner-city life, explains how they are formed and organized, and looks at the often close ties between gangs and politicians.

Book information

ISBN: 9780520072640
Publisher: University of California Press
Imprint: University of California Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 364.1060973
DEWEY edition: 20
Number of pages: 382
Weight: 685g
Height: 278mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 31mm