Divide & conquer race, gangs, identity, and conflict / Robert D. Weide.

Author/creator Weide, Robert D., 1978-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania : Temple University Press, 2022.
Descriptionx, 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesStudies in transgression
Studies in transgression. ^A1325564
Contents Chapter 1: The Three Pillars--Historical Foundations of Ethno-Nationalism and Identity Politics -- Chapter 2: Deconstructing Identity--Theoretical Foundations for Critiques of Ethno-Nationalism and Identity Politics -- Chapter 3: An Invisible Wall--Culture, Identity and Division -- Chapter 4: Identity Police--Racial Bias and Racial Boundaries -- Chapter 5: Race War?--Case Studies in Interracial Gang Conflict -- Chapter 6: Crossing Boundaries--Transracial Gang Identity -- Chapter 7: The Peacemakers--Resistance and Resilience -- Conclusion--Reform or Revolution?
Abstract "This book reveals the roots of interracial conflict between gangs in Los Angeles. The author argues that violence and mistrust between racialized gangs are the result of state and media efforts to popularize racial ideology to serve capitalistic and colonial interests and interrupt class solidarity"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2022000505
ISBN9781439919460 (cloth)
ISBN9781439919477 (paperback)
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