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No boundaries : transnational Latino gangs and American law enforcement / Tom Diaz ; with a foreword by Chris Swecker.
| Author/creator | Diaz, Tom |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xiv, 341 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Los Angeles and points south -- Crucible : gangs and the struggle for cultural dominance -- Small wars : the rise of Mexican American gangs -- After the riots : the dawn of federalization -- Death, treachery, and taxes -- Blowback and the cardinal -- "Hi, we're from Washington, and we're here to help you!" -- A thirst after justice : medical examiner case no. 338 -- The Baker's tale. |
| Abstract | Examines transnational Latino crime gangs in the United States, with a focus on the Los Angeles-based Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street Gang, and the Chicago-based Latin Kings; and explores the efforts of local and federal authorities to suppress the gangs, and other topics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-317) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Diaz, Tom. No boundaries. Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, c2009 |
| LCCN | 2008051144 |
| ISBN | 9780472116294 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0472116290 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6439.U5 D53 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |