This book examines how membership in adolescent street gangs influences human development. The authors examine the origins of gang membership and the social and psychological factors that lead some youths to join a gang. They show that gang membership increases the chances of developmental problems.

Gangs And Delinquency In Developmental Perspective

by Marvin D. (State University Of New York, Albany) Krohn, Alan J. (State University Of New York, Albany) Lizotte, Kimberly (Westfield State College, Massachusetts) Tobin, Terence P. (State University Of New York, Albany) Thornberry e Carolyn A. (State University Of New York, Albany) Smith

Property Description
ISBN: 9780521814393
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: January of 2003
Language: English
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 262
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Social Sciences and Humanities > Sociology
EAN: 9780521814393