The Youth Gang Problem

The Youth Gang Problem
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 363
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ISBN-13 : 9780195092035
ISBN-10 : 0195092031
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Book Synopsis The Youth Gang Problem by : Irving A. Spergel

Download or read book The Youth Gang Problem written by Irving A. Spergel and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This systematic analysis of the youth gang problem in the USA focuses on current patterns of gang behaviour, with reference to historical and cross-cultural dimensions. The author integrates his own theory and practices with material on research programmes set up to address the problem.


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