Urban Politics

About the Book

Urban Politics: The Political Culture of Gangs is a juxtaposition of street gang organizations and government theory and organization. It is a civil philosophy reference book that examines street gang behavior and culture in an unconventional way. It assesses political phenomenon such as: social contracts, the media, political parties, city council structures, budgeting, and other forms of political conduct, within a street gang organization context. Urban Politics offers a unique perspective into gang culture that challenges the reader to view street gang organizations from the inside with a creative slant. Urban Politics is a fascinating, yet horrifying insight into the underground culture of street gang organizations.

About the Author

Rodrigo Garcia Bernal was born in Venice, California, in 1976. He attended the California State University of Los Angeles, received a degree in political science, and also studied public administration, business economics, and metaphysics. He has worked as a statistician collecting empirical data for the Department of Health and Human Services, and currently works in business development management for the Independent Metropolis Agency. He lives in the South Bay area of the Los Angeles County, works with several local artists, and is co-writing a screenplay and graphic novel. He lived in the unincorporated community of Lennox for many years where he actively participated in street gang activity, which directly influenced his fascination with street gang organizations and political theory. For more information visit: www.thebackyardmonument.com