Books

Charles P. Cozic, ed., Opposing Viewpoints: Gangs. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1996. One of a series of books that presents debates on social issues, Gangs offers the views of both experts in the field and gang members on how gangs affect American society. The essays are preceded with questions that encourage the readers to consider various viewpoints.

Mike Knox, Gangsta in the House: Understanding Gang Culture. Troy, MI: Momentum Books, 1995. A veteran of the Houston Police Department discusses how American society may be encouraging gang behavior and presents ideas for preventing young people from joining gangs.

A. E. Sadler, ed., Opposing Viewpoints: Juvenile Crime. San Diego: Greenhaven, 1997. This volume in the Opposing Viewpoints series examines the ideas of educators, law enforcement officials, and others on the causes of juvenile crime, including crime by gang members, and ways to combat it.

Martin Sanchez Jankowski, Islands in the Street...