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Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
James O. Finckenauer
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Description for Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
Paperback. In this dramatic and informative book, James Finckenauer explores the sinister reality of global organized crime. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 260.
Famous for being ruthless, cruel, and cool, the Mafia has always captured the darker side of the imagination. Here, James Finckenauer debunks the myths surrounding the Mafia to reveal the harsh realities of global organized crime from Japan to Russia to Colombia. Despite popular appeal, these incredibly complex organizations destabilize society on a global scale, perpetuating untold economic, physical, psychological, and societal damage. Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner’s Guide provides vital insight into the real stories behind the world’s richest and most successful criminals.
Famous for being ruthless, cruel, and cool, the Mafia has always captured the darker side of the imagination. Here, James Finckenauer debunks the myths surrounding the Mafia to reveal the harsh realities of global organized crime from Japan to Russia to Colombia. Despite popular appeal, these incredibly complex organizations destabilize society on a global scale, perpetuating untold economic, physical, psychological, and societal damage. Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner’s Guide provides vital insight into the real stories behind the world’s richest and most successful criminals.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851685264
SKU
V9781851685264
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99-50
About 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.
Reviews for Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
"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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