The Almighty Black P Stone Nation : the Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of an American Gang.

This exposé investigates the evolution of the Almighty Black P Stone Nation, a motley group of poverty-stricken teens transformed into a dominant gang accused of terroristic intentions. Interwoven into the narrative is the dynamic influence of leader Jeff Fort, who--despite his flamboyance and high...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Moore, Natalie Y.
Otros Autores: Williams, Lance
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chicago : Chicago Review Press, 2011.
Temas:
Black P Stone Nation (Organization) > History.
Black P Stone Nation (Organization)
Gangs > Illinois > Chicago > History.
African Americans > Illinois > Chicago > History.
Prosecutorial misconduct > United States.
Noirs américains > Illinois > Chicago > Histoire.
Abus des procureurs du ministère public > États-Unis.
African Americans
Gangs
Prosecutorial misconduct
Illinois > Chicago
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This exposé investigates the evolution of the Almighty Black P Stone Nation, a motley group of poverty-stricken teens transformed into a dominant gang accused of terroristic intentions. Interwoven into the narrative is the dynamic influence of leader Jeff Fort, who--despite his flamboyance and high visibility--instilled a rigid structure and discipline that afforded the young men a refuge and a sense of purpose in an often hopeless community. Details of how the Nation procured government funding for gang-related projects during the War on Poverty era and fueled bonuses and job security for law e.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (309 pages)
ISBN:9781569768440
1569768447

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