Youth Violence in Latin America

Youth Violence in Latin America
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9780230101333
ISBN-13 : 023010133X
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Book Synopsis Youth Violence in Latin America by : G. Jones

Download or read book Youth Violence in Latin America written by G. Jones and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a systematic overview of the contemporary Latin American youth violence phenomenon. The authors focus specifically on youth gangs, juvenile justice issues, and applied research concerns, providing a rounded and balanced exploration of this increasingly important topic.


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