Showing results for "Gangs" in Politics & Social Sciences

The story of the young sociologist who studied a Chicago crack-dealing gang from the inside captured the world's attention when it was first described in Freakonomics. Gang Leader for a Day is the fascinating full story of how Sudhir Venkatesh managed to gain entrée into the gang, what he...

This thought-provoking book examines gang history in the region encompassing West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Chihuahua, Mexico. Known as the El Paso-Juárez borderland region, the area contains more than three million people spanning 130 miles from east to west. Mike Tapia examines this region by exploring a century of historical developments through a criminological lens and by studying the diverse subcultures on both sides of the law.

Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise.

Tired of being bullied, a scrawny, impoverished Dawood Ibrahim is looking for a saviour, Khalid Khan Bachcha, who would teach him the ropes of handling a bunch of hooligans. Instead, what he gets is a mentor who eventually transforms him into a cunning mafia boss. In Dawood's Mentor, Dawood...

From daring bank robberies to cold-blooded betrayals, Gangs of St. Louis chronicles a fierce yet juicy slice of the Gateway City's history that rivaled anything seen in New York or Chicago.

This dramatic story of two men's efforts to save a small Wisconsin daily from obliteration at the hands of the nation's largest newspaper chain brings together startling case histories of the dubious tactics practiced by Gannett and unsparing insights into the newspaper industry.

"Raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history of the LA gangsta rap era." -- Kirkus, starred review A monumental, revealing narrative history about the legendary group of artists at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre...

Aaron Iturra was just 18 years old when he was found dead in his bedroom in Eugene, Oregon. Soon, the quiet community would be rocked and shocked by who was behind the killing: Mary Louise Thompson, also known as Gang Mom. An anti-gang activist, she was a modern day deadly Fagin, running her own gang of juveniles who preyed on the unsuspecting city.

Gulab Gang pays homage to our namesake and is a sonic experience for world music, interviews, perspectives, and cultural resurgence. Digging deep into diasporic heritages & bringing it back to our soul roots, we interview primarily QTBIPOC creating impactful and meaningful work through their communities and craft whether it be art, music, food, activism, etc.

In Gang Politics, Kristian Williams examines our society's understanding of social and political violence, what gets romanticized, misunderstood, or muddled. He explores the complex intersections between "gangs" of all sorts—cops and criminals, Proud Boys and Antifa, Panthers and skinheads—arguing that government and criminality are intimately related, often sharing critical features.

Named after the original all night over-the-road show, Road Gang Radio is the destination for anyone who makes their living or lifestyle on the highways and byways. After dedicating the first two hours to transportation news, Road Gang Radio shifts into a mad, mash-up farrago of Popular Mechanics, Wired, Rolling Stone, and National Geographic with all of it filtered through the joyfully twisted brains of its irrepressible hosts: Lindsay Lawler and Jimmy Mac. Fueled by caffeine and increasingly accelerating life choices, Road Gang Radio is the latest technology, the coolest gadgets, the ...

The FBI is suffering its worst crisis ever. The integrity and reputation built over a century is in jeopardy. In 2016, the FBI Director - along with several other senior executives from the Bureau and Justice Department - attempted to falsify one of the most significant presidential elections in American history. Retired FBI agent John Ligato takes you behind the scenes into the bowels of the Bureau's culture and explains how it happened - and how to fix it.

The story of a year-long confrontation in 1972 between the Vancouver police and the Clark Park gang, a band of unruly characters who ruled the city's east side. Corrupt cops, hapless criminals, and murder figure in this story that questions which gang was tougher: the petty criminals or the police themselves.

Chaque soir de pleine lune les invité·e·s, les chroniqueuses et les artistes du gang racontent comment, jour après jour, iels contribuent à créer la société dans laquelle iels veulent vivre. Animé·e·s par des valeurs égalitaires, iels construisent d’autres modes de vie, de réflexion, de création, chacun·e à sa manière. Avec iels, on se posera des questions : quelles stratégies de résistance politique dans quels contextes ? Comment tendre vers une économie circulaire ? Comment œuvrer à une culture régénératrice ? Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/...

*** The GANG OF WITCHES launches its second podcast to think globally and act locally with ecofeminism. A little more than a year after creating a coven there, the artists of the Gang Of Witches launch their second podcast in Ibiza. Revolutionary witches, international and/or Ibicencas, speak to the British journalist Jo Youle. With the guests, the hostess explores different ways of using ecofeminist thinking to respond to the challenges facing the island and accelerate its transition towards a regenerative culture. *** GANG OF WITCHES lanza su segundo podcast para pensar globalmente y ...

Eddie, a musically gifted orphan, is adopted into a gang. Can he hold on to his innocence and find his true family? A Catholic story of hope and perseverance. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Remember the shit you talked about junior year? This is that. But we're 35.

Have you ever wanted the inside scoop to the girls group chat? Well we have the tea. On our podcast 3 women with different yet exciting points of view come together to discuss dating, sex, relationships and hot topics. We discuss everything going on in pop culture, black twitter and what's trending on social media. Glow gang is here to bring back old school love. We bring guests on to discuss topics on the podcast. We also go live on our social media FB platform where guests can interact in real time. Follow Latrice Slade and Shenise Williams on FB for access to the live episodes.

Welcome to Girl Gang Podcast, a vibrant space where three dynamic women come together to share their unique perspectives and forge meaningful connections. Join us as we dive into topics that matter, from self-empowerment and mental health to STEM, business, and the hot button issues of our time. Each month we'll explore important conversations that inspire growth and understanding, all while celebrating our individuality and shared passions. Whether you're looking for motivation, insights on navigating challenges, or just a community to belong to, we've got you covered! Got questions or ...

This is the GANG OF FIVE podcast. Conversation about a varied collection of top five lists.