| Title:
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OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANGS
A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE |
| By: |
Mark Lauchs, Andy Bain, Peter Bell |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£30.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1137456302 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781137456304 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
8 May, 2015 |
| Pages: |
120 |
| Description: |
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are increasingly seen as a threat to communities around the world. They are a visible threat as a recognizable symbol of deviance and violence. This book uses gang and organized crime theory to explain the groups and looks at policing and political responses to the clubs' activities. |
| Synopsis: |
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are increasingly seen as a threat to communities around the world. They are a visible threat as a recognizable symbol of deviance and violence. This book discusses the social context within which Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and groups have emerged and the implication of labelling these groups as deviant and outlaw. There is no doubt that members of these clubs have been involved in serious criminal activity and this book explores whether gang and organised crime theory can effectively explain their criminal activities. Importantly, the book also assesses policing and political responses to the clubs' activities. It argues that there is an increasing need for national and international cooperation on the part of law enforcement agencies with various levels of government as well as the private sector. Importantly, the book offers suggestions for the best responses to the crimes committed by members of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. |
| Illustrations: |
1 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Pivot |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |