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Explore the gang phenomenon with respect to the core components of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections.Gangs specifically and sufficiently covers essential gang topics as well as groundbreaking information on new topics. This text presents a traditional and brief overview of the history of gangs and covers material not found in other textbooks: Gangs in the Media and Gangs in the Military. Gangs: engages the reader with vignettes, points to ponder, and more! features discussion questions to challenge students and Web links to further review topics. provides students with an excellent overview and encourages them to discuss major issues, problems, policies and practices in the field of gang studies.

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Author:   Mario L. Hesse ,  Christopher J. Przemieniecki ,  Carter F. Smith
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9798385122578

Pages:   312
Publication Date:   29 January 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Explore the gang phenomenon with respect to the core components of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections. Gangs specifically and sufficiently covers essential gang topics as well as groundbreaking information on new topics. This text presents a traditional and brief overview of the history of gangs and covers material not found in other textbooks: Gangs in the Media and Gangs in the Military. Gangs:  engages the reader with vignettes, points to ponder, and more! features discussion questions to challenge students and Web links to further review topics. provides students with an excellent overview and encourages them to discuss major issues, problems, policies and practices in the field of gang studies.

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