A dictionary of gangs:

This new dictionary gives a concise overview of key words used in the study and understanding of gangs. Broad in scope, it covers colloquialisms used in gang culture and sociological and criminological terms in relation to gangs, including social disorganization and social learning, as well as gener...

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Main Author: Sanders, Bill 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2019
Series:Oxford quick reference
Oxford reference
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Online Access:DE-12
DE-188
DE-20
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Summary:This new dictionary gives a concise overview of key words used in the study and understanding of gangs. Broad in scope, it covers colloquialisms used in gang culture and sociological and criminological terms in relation to gangs, including social disorganization and social learning, as well as general academic concepts which apply to gangs, such as Critical Race Theory, acculturation, moral panic, and identity. With entries on gangs both inside and outside of the United States and theories of key gang researchers, it is a useful resource for students, academics, and researchers studying criminology or law, or those who work in some capacity with gangs
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780191845611
DOI:10.1093/acref/9780191845611.001.0001

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