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A World Of Gangs: Armed Young Men And Gangsta Culture (Volume 14) (Globalization And Community),New
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For The More Than A Billion People Who Now Live In Urban Slums, Gangs Are Ubiquitous Features Of Daily Life. Though Still Most Closely Associated With American Cities, Gangs Are An Entrenched, Worldwide Phenomenon That Play A Significant Role In A Wide Range Of Activities, From Drug Dealing To Extortion To Religious And Political Violence. In A World Of Gangs, John Hagedorn Explores This International Proliferation Of The Urban Gang As A Consequence Of The Ravages Of Globalization.Looking Closely At Gang Formation In Three World Citieschicago, Rio De Janeiro, And Capetownhe Discovers That Some Gangs Have Institutionalized As A Strategy To Confront A Hopeless Cycle Of Poverty, Racism, And Oppression. In Particular, Hagedorn Reveals, The Nihilistic Appeal Of Gangsta Rap And Its Street Ethic Of Survival 'By Any Means Necessary' Provides Vital Insights Into The Ideology And Persistence Of Gangs Around The World.This Groundbreaking Work Concludes On A Hopeful Note. Proposing Ways In Which Gangs Might Be Encouraged To Overcome Their Violent Tendencies, Hagedorn Appeals To Community Leaders To Use The Urgency, Outrage, And Resistance Common To Both Gang Life And Hiphop In Order To Bring Gangs Into Broader Movements For Social Justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A World of Gangs'? A: The main theme of 'A World of Gangs' is the global proliferation of gangs and their relationship with urban life, particularly in the context of poverty, racism, and the effects of globalization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A World of Gangs' is John Hagedorn.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A World of Gangs' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A World of Gangs'? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'A World of Gangs' published? A: 'A World of Gangs' was published on June 12, 2009.
- Q: Is 'A World of Gangs' a new book? A: Yes, 'A World of Gangs' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'A World of Gangs' falls under the True Crime genre.
- Q: Does 'A World of Gangs' discuss specific cities? A: Yes, the book examines gang formation in Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, and Capetown.
- Q: What insights does Hagedorn provide about gangsta rap? A: Hagedorn discusses the nihilistic appeal of gangsta rap and its influence on gang culture, highlighting how it reflects a street ethic of survival.
- Q: What solutions does Hagedorn propose for gang violence? A: Hagedorn proposes that community leaders can leverage the urgency and resistance found in gang life and hip-hop to encourage gangs to participate in broader movements for social justice.