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Overview
Gang membership and violence have increased dramatically in this country over the last ten years. Today there are about 250,000 gang members in the United States. This book examines the growth of street gangs and discusses the reasons why young people find them appealing.Provides a view of the problems brought about by street gangs, the reasons why young people join them, and what is being done to combat the rise of gangs and gang-related violence in our society.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 6-10-Forty-eight pages, a third of which are black-and-white photographs or cartoons, cover just the basics. The seductive appeal of belonging to a gang, drugs, and violence are addressed; anti-gang activities are mentioned. Inserts, headed ``Did you know...?'' cite statistical data up to 1991. A brief glossary explains terms; three agencies are listed for further information. Sandra Gardner's Street Gangs in America (Watts, 1992) provides more detailed and in-depth information as does Evan Stark's Everything You Need to Know about Street Gangs (Rosen, 1992). Street Gangs appears to be aimed at reluctant readers, but the vocabulary and writing style require students with adequate skills. A starting point or an additonal resource for a bibliography, but its use will be limited.-Gail Richmond, San Diego Unified Schools, CABook Details
Published
June 1, 1994
Publisher
Silver Burdett Pr
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780382247583