Street Wars: Gangs and the Future of Violence
Tom Hayden
(Author)
Description
'Street Wars' highlights current law enforcement policies in America which actively contribute to the continuance of gang culture in cities such as Los Angeles. Tom Hayden advocates a new deal for inner city youth to rescue them from the conditions & attitudes which make gang membership attractive.
Product Details
Price
$22.95
$21.34
Publisher
New Press
Publish Date
January 01, 2006
Pages
460
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.53 X 0.97 inches | 1.23 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781595580306
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About the Author
Tom Hayden is an American social and political activist, author, and politician who is director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center in Culver City, California. Hayden has taught at Scripps and Claremont colleges in Claremont, Occidental College, and the Harvard Institute of Politics. Hayden is the author of 19 books. He is known best for his major role as an anti-war, civil rights, and radical activist. In 1968, Hayden played a major part in the protests outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL. Six months after, Hayden, along with other fellow protesters, was indicted on charges of conspiracy and incitement to riot as part of the "Chicago Seven."
Reviews
Hayden deserves credit for championing a constituency for whom few politicians are willing to vouch and most are happy to vilify. The passion and insight he brings.... makes [Street Wars] worthwhile reading.
