Vampires, Dragons, and Egyptian Kings : Youth Gangs in Postwar New York.
"They called themselves "Vampires," "Dragons," and "Egyptian Kings." They were divided by race, ethnicity, and neighborhood boundaries, but united by common styles, slang, and codes of honor. They fought - and sometimes killed - to protect and expand their territor...
Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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Main Author: | Schneider, Eric C. |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | Inglés |
Published: |
Princeton :
Princeton University Press,
1999.
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Online Access: | Texto completo |
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