The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation: Street Politics and the Transformation of a New York City Gang
- ISBN-10
- 0231114184
- ISBN-13
- 9780231114189
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 397
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Authors
- David Brotherton, Luis Barrios, Professor Luis Barrios
Description
A sociologist and a psychologist explore the cultural, social, political, and spiritual transformation of the Latin Kings gang, introducting the concept of "street organization" and the potential for political and social engagement in the community.
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