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A Year Inside Ms13: See, Hear, And Shut Up
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A Description From The Belly Of The Beast That Is Ms13: The First Book To Reveal The Inner Workings Of The Most Violent Gang In The World, Written By An Anthropologist Who Was There.This Short, Intense Book Exposes Life Inside The Largest, Most Violent Gang In The World, Mara Salvatrucha 13, More Commonly Known As Ms13. Right In The Heart Of El Salvadors Violent Capital San Salvador, Anthropologist Juan Jos Martnez Daubuisson Observes Firsthand An Escalating Cycle Of Violence Between Ms13 And Its Sworn Enemies From Barrio 18 As It Becomes A War Fought On A Professional Scale With Grenades And Machine Guns. (Both Gangs Have Their Origins In Los Angeles, Interestingly Enough, Not Central America.)For The Better Part Of A Year, Daubuisson Was Embedded In One Of The Cells Of Ms13, Where He Learned Its Moral Codes, Rules, Legends, And Contradictions. His Journey Into The Heart Of The Gang Is Guided By An Enigmatic Character, El Destino, A Veteran Founder Of The Gang. After Many Conversations With El Destino, The Anthropologist Begins To Forge A Strange Kind Of Friendship With Him, And Understands Not Only The Origin Of The Gang And Its War With Barrio 18, But The Deepseated Reasons For The Regional Violence. The Book Culminates In One Of The Most Violent Acts Ever In An Area That Has Seen More Than Its Share: A Fullscale Attack On A Public Bus With Thirtytwo Passengers On Board. Fourteen People Were Killed And Twentyeight Wounded.Almost All The Principal Characters In This Book End Up Dying: Some Are Killed In The War, While Others Fall To The State Security Forces. Those That Do Escape The War Are Imprisoned, Exiled Or Murdered By Their Own Gang. This Is A True Testimony Of Life Inside A Wild Gang, In A Neighborhood Governed By Abandoned Boys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Year Inside MS-13'? A: The main theme of 'A Year Inside MS-13' is an exploration of the inner workings and culture of the MS-13 gang, focusing on the violence and moral codes that govern its members, as observed by anthropologist Juan José Martínez d´Aubuisson.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Juan José Martínez d´Aubuisson, an anthropologist who spent a year embedded with the MS-13 gang.
- Q: What insights can readers gain from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the complexities of gang life, the origins of MS-13, the cycle of violence in El Salvador, and the personal stories of individuals involved in the gang.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'A Year Inside MS-13' published? A: The book was published on August 6, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: Due to its intense subject matter and graphic descriptions of violence, this book may not be suitable for all readers, particularly younger audiences.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author provide? A: The author provides a unique perspective by sharing firsthand experiences and interactions with gang members, particularly through his relationship with a key figure known as El Destino.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include gang culture, violence, moral codes, and the socio-political context of El Salvador.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for academic purposes, particularly in fields like sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, and Latin American studies.