Download or read book Youth Gangs in International Perspective written by Finn-Aage Esbensen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a steady source of juvenile delinquents and an incubator for future adult offenders, the youth gang has long been a focus of attention, from their origins and prevalence to intervention and prevention strategies. But while delinquent youth form gangs worldwide, youth gang research has generally focused on the U.S. Youth Gangs in International Perspective provides a needed corrective by offering significant studies from across Europe, as well as Trinidad-Tobago and Israel. The book spans the diversity of the field in the cultural and scholarly traditions represented and methods used, analyzing not only the social processes under which gangs operate and cohere, but also the evolution of the research base, starting with the Eurogang Program’s definition of the term youth gang. Cross-national and gender issues are discussed, as are measurement concerns and the possibility that the American conception of the youth gang is impeding European understanding of these groups. Among the topics covered: Gang dynamics through the lens of social identity theory. Defining gangs in youth correctional settings. Gang gender composition and youth delinquency. From Stockholm: a holistic approach to gang intervention. Gang membership as a turning point in the life course. The impact of globalization, immigration, and social process on neo-Nazi youth gangs. Filling a critical gap in the literature, Youth Gangs in International Perspective will find a wide audience among criminologists, policymakers specializing in youth crime, and researchers and graduate students in criminology, political science, and youth studies.
Download or read book The Ecology of Homicide written by Eric C. Schneider and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like so many big cities in the United States, Philadelphia has suffered from a strikingly high murder rate over the past fifty years. Such tragic loss of life, as Eric C. Schneider demonstrates, does not occur randomly throughout the city; rather, murders have been racialized and spatialized, concentrated in the low-income African American populations living within particular neighborhoods. In The Ecology of Homicide, Schneider tracks the history of murder in Philadelphia during a critical period from World War II until the early 1980s, focusing on the years leading up to and immediately following the 1966 Miranda Supreme Court decision and the shift to easier gun access and the resulting spike in violence that followed. Examining the transcripts of nearly two hundred murder trials, The Ecology of Homicide presents the voices of victims and perpetrators of crime, as well as the enforcers of the law—using, to an unprecedented degree, the words of the people who were actually involved. In Schneider's hands, their perspectives produce an intimate record of what was happening on the streets of Philadelphia in the decades from 1940 until 1980, describing how race factored into everyday life, how corrosive crime was to the larger community, how the law intersected with every action of everyone involved, and, most critically, how individuals saw themselves and others. Schneider traces the ways in which low-income African American neighborhoods became ever more dangerous for those who lived there as the combined effects of concentrated poverty, economic disinvestment, and misguided policy accumulated to sustain and deepen what he calls an "ecology of violence," bound in place over time. Covering topics including gender, urban redevelopment, community involvement, children, and gangs, as well as the impact of violence perpetrated by and against police, The Ecology of Homicide is a powerful link between urban history and the contemporary city.
Download or read book Julius the Street Boy or Out West written by Horatio Jr. Alger and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Julius, the Street Boy; or, Out West' by Horatio Alger Jr., readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of a young boy named Julius who moves from the bustling city streets to the adventurous West. Alger employs a straightforward and engaging literary style, typical of his classic rags-to-riches stories. The novel is set in the late 19th century, offering readers a glimpse into the social struggles and aspirations of the time. Through Julius' experiences, Alger explores themes of determination, resilience, and the power of self-improvement. His narrative is rich in detail and offers valuable insights into the human condition. Horatio Jr. Alger, known for his prolific work in the genre of young adult fiction, draws on his own experiences as a social worker to create relatable and inspiring characters. His dedication to uplifting moral values shines through in 'Julius, the Street Boy', making it a timeless tale with universal appeal. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity and the enduring power of hope and perseverance.
Download or read book A Different Class written by J. P. Rambling and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow our hero on the roller-coaster ride that was his boyhood. From humble beginnings in a small coal-mining community, where life was largely idyllic, Joel is thrust into the alien environment of a plush boys' boarding school and things begin to unravel. As if on cue the Falklands Conflict touches Joel's life. A life already in a downward spiral due to isolation, bullying, and frequent beatings at school and at home. Disaster followed disaster as the once peaceful village becomes a war zone when a national strike turns friends and family against one another. Starved of affection both at home and at school, Joel's one friend blurs the lines of friendship and love, can friendship endure once innocence is lost? Will Joel sink or swim? Whatever happens he was certain not to go down without a fight.
Download or read book Julius the Street Boy Or Out West written by Horatio Alger (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and adventures of a New York street youth who moves to a farm.
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in the Asian Context written by Safary Wa-Mbaleka and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qualitative research is growing in Asia and globally. In an Asian context, this requires an awareness of a completely different set of norms, practices, and expectations than those covered by books from a western perspective. This handbook truly celebrates these differences. Spanning the full research process, from philosophy and ethics to design and methods and through data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination, it focuses specifically on the practicalities needed to conduct effective and culturally responsive research in the Asian context. This handbook extends beyond researchers actually in Asia and also speaks to researchers working with Asian participants, researching in Asian immigrant neighbourhoods, and studying the larger global topics like socioeconomic challenges, climate change, or technological advancement. This is the first book to focus specifically on qualitative research in the Asian context and includes diverse contributors from Asia such as the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, India, Oman, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and from other continents such as North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. Section 1: Foundations of Qualitative Research in Asia Section 2: Qualitative Research Designs Section 3: Best Practices in Dealing with Qualitative Research Data Section 4: Other Qualitative Research Topics
Download or read book Guide to English Logical Reasoning for BITSAT with past 6 Year Solved Papers 2018 2013 10 Mock Tests 8th Edition written by Disha Experts and published by Disha Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of the book "English & Logical Reasoning for BITSAT with past 7 years Solved Papers (2019-2013) & 10 Mock Tests (5 in Book and 5 Online)" provides the Key Concepts and sufficient practice to crack this section of BITSAT. • The book contains BITSAT 2019-2013 Fully Solved Question Papers, including 2 sets of 2019 papers, which effectively help students in the preparation process. These papers give a basic idea about the test pattern asked in the BITSAT. • The book also contains 10 Mock Papers on the pattern of BITSAT for practice. Out of the 10 Tests, 5 are provided in the form of Online Tests and 5 are provided in the book. • The Mock Online Tests provides Insta Results, Solutions and Analytics related to section-wise and chapter-wise absolute and relative feedback. The details to access the Online Tests are provided in the book. • The solutions to the 5 Mock Tests in the book are provided at the end of the tests. • The book is also empowered with Smart Revision Material for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Download or read book Guide to English Logical Reasoning for BITSAT with past 6 Year Solved Papers 2018 2013 10 Mock Tests 7th Edition written by Disha Experts and published by Disha Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-19 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of the book "English & Logical Reasoning for BITSAT with past 6 years Solved Papers (2018-2013) & 10 Mock Tests (5 in Book and 5 Online)" provides the Key Concepts and sufficient practice to crack this section of BITSAT. • The book contains BITSAT 2018-2013 Fully Solved Question Papers which effectively help students in the preparation process. These papers give a basic idea about the test pattern asked in the BITSAT. • The book covers English Proficiency - Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Composition; Verbal Reasoning - Analogy, Classification Or Odd Man Out, Series, Logical Deduction, Chart Logic; Non- Verbal Reasoning - Pattern Perception Or Completion Of Figures, Figure Formation & Analysis, Paper Cutting, Figure matrix, Rule Detection. • The book also contains 10 Mock Papers on the pattern of BITSAT for practice. Out of the 10 Tests, 5 are provided in the form of Online Tests and 5 are provided in the book. • The Mock Online Tests provides Insta Results, Solutions and Analytics related to section-wise and chapter-wise absolute and relative feedback. The details to access the Online Tests are provided in the book. • The solutions to the 5 Mock Tests in the book are provided at the end of the tests. • The book is also empowered with Smart Revision Material for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
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Download or read book Different Class written by Joanne Harris and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s Goodbye, Mr. Chips meets The Bad Seed. Joanne Harris’s latest novel, Different Class, has a killer elevator pitch and, what’s more, it delivers on its intriguing premise….[A] rich, dramatic tale that builds to a surprising conclusion.” —The Washington Post “Harris delivers mischief and murder to an English prep school in Different Class, a delightfully malicious view of privileged students with overly active imaginations.” —The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of Chocolat comes a dark, psychological suspense tale in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith about a sociopathic young outcast at an antiquated prep school and the curmudgeonly Latin teacher who uncovers his dangerous secret. After thirty years at St. Oswald’s Grammar in North Yorkshire, England, Latin master Roy Straitley has seen all kinds of boys come and go. Each class has its own clowns, rebels, and underdogs—all who hold a special place in the old teacher’s heart. But every so often there’s a boy who doesn’t quite fit the mold. A troublemaker. A boy with darkness inside. With insolvency and academic failure looming, a new headmaster arrives at the venerable school, bringing with him new technology, sharp suits, and even girls to the dusty corridors. But while Straitley does his sardonic best to resist these steps toward the future, a shadow from his past begins to stir again. A boy who still haunts Straitley’s dreams twenty years later. A boy capable of terrible things.
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