The rule of Dons: criminal leaders and political authority in urban Jamaica

"Throughout Kingston, Jamaica, figures known as "dons" exercise political authority and are seen as legitimate leaders, despite their associations with crime and violence. In the absence of strong government support, they provide impoverished residents with access to security, conflic...

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Main Author: Jaffe, Rivke 1978- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Durham London Duke University Press 2024
In:Year: 2024
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