American Skinheads: The Criminology and Control of Hate Crime

by Mark S. Hamm

Book Overview

American Skinheads is the first criminological analysis of organized hate crime violence. Mark Hamm presents historical specificity for a modern theory of hate crime, then rigorously tests the theory with interview data derived from skinheads who have committed an array of violent acts against persons because of their race, religion, or sexual preference--people who are members of the classic outgroups of American society.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275949877
• ISBN13: 9780275949877
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

American Skinheads

Excellent book for those willing to delve into a theoretically-driven understanding of "racist" skinheads. Probably not a good read for people who are seemingly "angry at the world" and must bash those who try to make a difference in our nation.