The Asian factor: Methodological barriers to the study of Asian gangs and organized crime

This paper examines methodological barriers that confront the study of Asian criminal gangs and organized crime. Researchers need to address definitional issues, appreciate the pluralistic nature of Asian communities, incorporate region as a unit of analysis, enhance the reliability of interviewees’...

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Autor principal: Song, John Huey-Long (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1996
En: American journal of criminal justice
Año: 1996, Volumen: 21, Número: 1, Páginas: 27-41
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Palabras clave:
Street Gang
Asian Community
Organize Crime Group
Gang Member
Organize Crime
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Sumario:This paper examines methodological barriers that confront the study of Asian criminal gangs and organized crime. Researchers need to address definitional issues, appreciate the pluralistic nature of Asian communities, incorporate region as a unit of analysis, enhance the reliability of interviewees’ responses, and recognize the impact of news media on the public perception of Asian crime. A research agenda is offered to deal with these issues in future research endeavors.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887428