| Drugs, Gangs, and Violence 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Rosen, Jonathan D. (Author), Kassab, Hanna Samir (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319944509 ISBN-13: 9783319944500 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | World - Caribbean & Latin American - Political Science | Globalization |
| Dewey: 304.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.79 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the nature of transnational organized crime and gangs, and how these diverse organizations contribute to violence, especially in so-called fragile states across Central and Latin America. While the nature of organized crime and violence differs depending on the context, the authors explain how and why states plagued by weak institutions tend to foster criminal organizations and violence, and why counter-crime initiatives often result in higher levels of violence. By examining the consequences of tough on crime policies (e.g., mano dura) in places like Mexico, El Salvador, and Colombia, the volume offers a new perspective on the link between state fragility, crime, and violence. |