9781604539547

Gangs

Format: 

ISBN13: 9781604539547

|9781604539547


Overview

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, gangs. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue, leading up to its current and future impact on society. Early U.S. gangs, such as the Mafia, are discussed, as well as the formation of large gangs throughout the country, in both urban and rural areas. Violent gang rivalry is discussed, as well as law enforcement related to gang activity. Reasons young people join gangs are addressed, and programs for at-risk youth are covered. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of gangs. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

ISBN-13

9781604539547

ISBN-10

1604539542

Weight

0.85 Pounds

Dimensions

6.50 x 0.50 x 9.75 In

List Price

$42.79

Format

-

Language

English

Pages

112 pages

Publisher

Abdo Group

Published On

2010-01-01



View All Offers

Sort by:

Condition
Seller
Seller Comments
Price
Used, Good
Seller details
More Than Words
★★★★★

Waltham, MA, USA

Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More T...
$14.14

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026

Used, Good
Seller details
Bonita
★★★★☆

Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
$45.44

 Free delivery by: 02 Apr 2026


Bookstores.com relies on cookies to improve your experience.