Gangs : opposing viewpoints /
Gangs : opposing viewpoints / [print]
Charles P. Cozic, editor.
- San Diego, California : Greenhaven Press, (c)1996.
- 191 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Gangsta rap may encourage gang behavior The narcotics trade incites gang violence White supremacy fuels skinhead violence Television may encourage gang crime Capitalism fosters gang behavior The mafia poses a new threat to America The mafia is a myth Street gangs are dangerous criminal enterprises Many street gangs are not dangerous criminal enterprises Gang intimidation of witnesses is a growing problem International crime organizations threaten America Eradicate the gang culture Treat gang members as human beings to reform them Tough laws should target gangs Tough laws should not target gangs Convicted gang youths may require incarceration Convicted gang youths should not be incarcerated Gang antiloitering laws are unconstitutional Gang antiloitering laws can be made constitutional The gang life is a mistake The gang life is worthwhile Gangs are violent Gangs seek progress Gangs promote youth violence Gang members create fear to gain respect C. DeLores Tucker -- James M. O'Kane -- David Van Biema -- Larry Bratt -- Erik Parsels -- Claire Sterling -- Joseph L. Albini -- D. Saccente -- Jeffrey J. Mayer -- Sam Howe Verhovek -- Roy Godson and William J. Olson -- Ben Garza -- Greg Boyle, interviewed by Sharon R. Bard -- Michael Genelin -- Jeffrey J. Mayer -- John J. Wilson and James C. Howell -- Louis J. Rodriguez -- Terence R. Boga -- Lisa A. Kainec -- Aaron Collins -- Albert McGee -- Earl Shorris -- Laron Douglas -- "Benz," interviewed by Larry A. Montoe & Michelle A. Felgar -- "Twace".
95009015
Gangs.
HV6437.C882.G364 1996
Includes bibliographies and index.
Gangsta rap may encourage gang behavior The narcotics trade incites gang violence White supremacy fuels skinhead violence Television may encourage gang crime Capitalism fosters gang behavior The mafia poses a new threat to America The mafia is a myth Street gangs are dangerous criminal enterprises Many street gangs are not dangerous criminal enterprises Gang intimidation of witnesses is a growing problem International crime organizations threaten America Eradicate the gang culture Treat gang members as human beings to reform them Tough laws should target gangs Tough laws should not target gangs Convicted gang youths may require incarceration Convicted gang youths should not be incarcerated Gang antiloitering laws are unconstitutional Gang antiloitering laws can be made constitutional The gang life is a mistake The gang life is worthwhile Gangs are violent Gangs seek progress Gangs promote youth violence Gang members create fear to gain respect C. DeLores Tucker -- James M. O'Kane -- David Van Biema -- Larry Bratt -- Erik Parsels -- Claire Sterling -- Joseph L. Albini -- D. Saccente -- Jeffrey J. Mayer -- Sam Howe Verhovek -- Roy Godson and William J. Olson -- Ben Garza -- Greg Boyle, interviewed by Sharon R. Bard -- Michael Genelin -- Jeffrey J. Mayer -- John J. Wilson and James C. Howell -- Louis J. Rodriguez -- Terence R. Boga -- Lisa A. Kainec -- Aaron Collins -- Albert McGee -- Earl Shorris -- Laron Douglas -- "Benz," interviewed by Larry A. Montoe & Michelle A. Felgar -- "Twace".
95009015
Gangs.
HV6437.C882.G364 1996