Mafia and Organized Crime

Name: Mafia and Organized Crime
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ISBN: 9781780741659

A Beginner's Guide

Part of Beginner's Guides

By James O. Finckenauer

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About The Book

A compelling introduction to the global impact of organized crime

Ruthless, cruel, and irresistibly cool: the Mafia has always appealed to the darker side of the imagination.

But just what is the Mafia, how does it operate, and what can be done to combat it?

In Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner’s Guide, James Finckenauer debunks the myths surrounding the Mafia to reveal the harsh realities of global organized crime from Japan and Russia to Mexico and Colombia.

Despite their popular appeal, these incredibly complex organizations destabilize society on an international scale, perpetuating untold economic, physical, psychological, and societal damage. From pirating DVDs to human trafficking, this compelling introduction reveals the truth behind the world’s richest and most successful criminals, and asks what we can do to combat this blight on world society.

About The Author

James O. Finckenauer

James Finckenauer has written extensively on organized crime. He is a Distinguished Professor at the School of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, and former Director of the National Institute of Justice, Washington DC.

Product Details

Publisher: Oneworld Publications (December 1, 2012)
Length: 232 pages
ISBN13: 9781780741659

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"The book succeeds as a first rate introduction to several issues dealing with the Mafia and organized crime, but those who are well acquainted with these issues will also benefit significantly from Finckenauer's analysis and observations."

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"the book succeeds as a first rate introduction to several issues dealing with the Mafia and organized crime, but those who are well acquainted with these issues will also benefit significantly from Finckenauer's analysis and observations."

– Rick Aniskiewicz - Professor of Sociology at the Department of Social/Behavioral Sciences, Indiana U