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Gangs


Book Description
Whether in the inner city or the suburbs, gang membership among young people is an increasingly prevalent problem. The chapters in this anthology include an overview of the history of gangs in America, an examination of different types of gangs, portraits of gang life, and various anti-gang intervention methods.
Book Information
PublisherGreenhaven Press
BindingLibrary Binding (8 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages128
ISBN-100737742534
ISBN-13978-0737742534
Publication Date10/17/2008
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About Jill Hamilton (Author) : Jill Hamilton is a published author, editor, and a corporate author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Jill Hamilton include Body Image (Issues That Concern You), Obesity (Issues T... more
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About Laurie Willis (Author, Editor) : Laurie Willis is a published author and an editor of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Laurie Willis include Divorce (Social Issues Firsthand), Depression (Social Issues Firsthand), ... more
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About Greenhaven Press (Corporate Author) : Greenhaven Press is a published author and a corporate author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Greenhaven Press include Immigration (Global Viewpoints), Leuk... more
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