Contemporary Gangs
Author: Deborah Lamm Weisel
Publisher: LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781931202305
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Annotation Questioning whether organizational theory can lead to greater understandings of gang structure, size, and growth and contribute predictive theories about gang success and expansion, Weisel (political science and public administration, North Carolina State U.) conducted field research with four Chicago and San Diego gangs. Qualitative analysis methods and software were used to identify varying aspects of gang organizations including labor specialization; patterns of leadership; extent of hierarchy; occurrence of regular meetings; payment of dues; and adherence to rules, discipline, and penalties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).