Nasty, brutish, and short : the lives of gang members in Canada

Totten, Mark Douglas 1962- (Author). Totten, Daniel. (Added Author).

Summary: Nasty, Brutish and Short offers a groundbreaking picture of the reality of gangs in Canada. Much of what Dr. Totten has to say is at odds with popular ideas. His research leads him to believe that breaking through the circumstances that produce young criminals is far more difficult than most people think. For most individuals caught up in gang life, exiting that world is next to impossible -- in fact, the most common way out is an early death from violence or suicide. This book opens the door on a way of life unknown to most Canadians.

Record details

ISBN: 9781459400382 (sc.)
Physical Description: print
292 p. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Toronto : Lorimer, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Putting a human face on gangs -- Understanding the big picture -- Gang activity across Canada -- Women's involvement in gangs -- The childhood experiences of gang members -- Traumatized teens, imploding families -- Sexual exploitation, gender, and gangs -- The gangs as work -- Strategies for preventing gangs -- Some final thoughts
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Issued also in electronic formats.