Gang life in two cities : an insider's journey / Robert J. Durán.

Author/creator Durán, Robert J.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Columbia University Press, ©2013.
Descriptionxi, 253 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Gangs--Colorado. --Denver.
Gangs--Utah. --Ogden.

Contents Researching gangs as an insider -- The war on gangs in the post civil rights era -- Racialized oppression and the emergence of gangs -- Demonizing gangs through religious righteousness and suppressed activism -- Negotiating membership for an adaptation to colonization : the gang -- The only locotes standing : the persistence of gang ideals -- Barrio empowerment as a strategy for transcending gangs.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012024433
ISBN9780231158664 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0231158661 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231158671 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN023115867X (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780231530965
ISBN023153096X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV6439 .U7 D463 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold