Chinatown Gangs

In this definitive study, Chin penetrates a closed society and presents a rare portrait of the underworld of New York City's Chinatown. Based on firsthand accounts from gang members, gang victims, community leaders and law enforcement authorities, this pioneering study reveals the pervasiveness, muscle, longevity and institutionalization of Chinatown gangs. Chin reveals the fear gangs instill and shows how they sap the economic viability of the Chinese community. 30 illustrations.