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Book Synopsis
A closer look into the reality of life in an East Los Angeles housing project where gangs have a longstanding presence.

Table of Contents
  • Foreword by Tom Weisner
  • Preface
  • Chapter One. Introduction
  • Chapter Two. Rationale and Methods
  • Chapter Three. A History of the Cuatro Flats Barrio Gang
  • Chapter Four. The Gang Subculture: Change and Continuity
  • Chapter Five. The Pico Gardens Clique
  • Chapter Six. A Gang Life
  • Chapter Seven. Cholas in the World of Gangs
  • Chapter Eight. Why Children Either Avoid or Affiliate with Gangs
  • Chapter Nine. Families Not Involved with Gangs
  • Chapter Ten. A Closer Look at Gang-Affiliated Families
  • Chapter Eleven. Gang Prevention and Intervention Strategies over Time
  • Chapter Twelve. Conclusion and Recommendations
  • References
  • Index

The Projects Gang and NonGang Families in East

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      Publisher: University of Texas Press
      Publication Date: 01/11/2007
      ISBN13: 9780292717312, 978-0292717312
      ISBN10: 0292717318
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A closer look into the reality of life in an East Los Angeles housing project where gangs have a longstanding presence.

      Table of Contents
      • Foreword by Tom Weisner
      • Preface
      • Chapter One. Introduction
      • Chapter Two. Rationale and Methods
      • Chapter Three. A History of the Cuatro Flats Barrio Gang
      • Chapter Four. The Gang Subculture: Change and Continuity
      • Chapter Five. The Pico Gardens Clique
      • Chapter Six. A Gang Life
      • Chapter Seven. Cholas in the World of Gangs
      • Chapter Eight. Why Children Either Avoid or Affiliate with Gangs
      • Chapter Nine. Families Not Involved with Gangs
      • Chapter Ten. A Closer Look at Gang-Affiliated Families
      • Chapter Eleven. Gang Prevention and Intervention Strategies over Time
      • Chapter Twelve. Conclusion and Recommendations
      • References
      • Index

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