Beating the Odds: Crime, Poverty, and Life in the Inner City
by Robert P. McNamara
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This inspiring story shares the story of a young boy who overcame the obstacles of a neglectful home life, juvenile crime, and abusive foster parents to become a successful professional. The author offers insights gained from his sociology training to explain the complexities of juvenile gangs and deviant behavior. He also discusses recommendations for how to improve the foster care system from his first-hand knowledge. - Publisher.Tags
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- Genres
- Sociology, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 362.7 — Society, government, & culture Social problems and social services Social Welfare Child welfare
- LCC
- HV4045 .M36 — Social sciences Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Protection, assistance and relief Poor in cities. Slums
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- English
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