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This two-volume set integrates informative encyclopedia entries and essential primary documents to provide an illuminating overview of trends in gang membership and activity in America in the 21st century. Gangland: An Encyclopedia of Gang Life from Cradle to Grave includes extended discussion of specific gangs; types of gangs based on ethnicity and environment (rural, suburban, and urban); recruitment and retention methods; leadership structure and other internal dynamics of various gangs; impacts of gang membership on extended family; the historical evolution of gangs in American society; depictions of gang life in popular culture; violent and nonviolent gang activities; and programs, policies, agencies, and organizations that have been crafted to combat gang activities. In addition, the encyclopedia includes a suite of primary sources that offer a look into the personal experiences of gang members, examine efforts by law enforcement and public officials to address gang activity, and address wider societal factors that make eradicating gangs such a difficult task. Comprises approximately 200 encyclopedia entries on gangs in the United States Illustrates entries through 16 primary documents Provides a chronology to help readers to contextualize developments related to gang activity Includes a Guide to Related Topics to facilitate tangential discovery Defines terms essential to understanding the subject matter of the text in a glossary

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The encyclopedia's convenient format and additional resources make this a valuable resource for anyone interested in gangs and their American heritage. - ARBA

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Laura L. Finley, PhD, is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. She is author, coauthor, or editor of 16 books and numerous journal articles and book chapters.

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