Gangs and the military : gangsters, bikers, and terrorists with military training

Summary: Gangs are expanding, evolving, and posing an increasing threat to communities nationwide. This could be due in part to the increased number of gang members with military training. Gangs and the Military explores how military veterans are becoming increasingly involved in street gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and domestic extremist groups in the United States. -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1538129248
ISBN: 9781538129241
ISBN: 9781442275164
Physical Description: print
xviii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: Updated edition.
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The history of gangs and the military connection -- The emergence of gangs in the military -- Contemporary issues with military gangs -- Prohibitions and prevention measures -- Gangs with members in the military -- Military-trained gang members in civilian communities -- Afterword : when gangs and the U.S. military collide.