by G. David Curry (Author), Scott H. Decker (Author), David C. Pyrooz (Author)
The most comprehensive and current textbook on gang research, gang policy, and gang responses, Confronting Gangs: Crime and Community, Third Edition, offers a full and unbiased assessment of the characteristics of gang members and gang behavior.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Strong focus on the community contexts that contribute to gang activity
Quotes from real-life gang members provide students with a realistic portrait of gang life
Author Biography
G. David Curry is Professor Emeritus of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Scott H. Decker is Foundation Professor and Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University.
David C. Pyrooz is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: October 26, 2018
