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Understanding the Mafia
Joseph . Ed(S): Farrell
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Description for Understanding the Mafia
Paperback. An anthology of writings in Italian which examine the origins, nature and culture of the Sicilian mafia. The individual pieces come from a diverse range of sources, including newspapers, historical and sociological works. There is an introduction in English, as well as a full vocabulary. Editor(s): Farrell, Joseph. Series: Manchester Italian Texts. Num Pages: 224 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFC; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 145 x 13. Weight in Grams: 163.
An anthology of writings in Italian which examine the origins, nature and culture of the Sicilian mafia. Separate chapters are devoted to the culture from which the mafia emerged, the economic and business activities in which it is now engaged, its relations with politics and politicians, as well as its structure and historical evolution. There are portraits of prominent mafiosi as well as of the people and organizations that have struggled against mafia crime. The individual pieces come from a diverse range of sources, including newspapers, historical and sociological works. There is an introduction in English, as well as a ... Read more
An anthology of writings in Italian which examine the origins, nature and culture of the Sicilian mafia. Separate chapters are devoted to the culture from which the mafia emerged, the economic and business activities in which it is now engaged, its relations with politics and politicians, as well as its structure and historical evolution. There are portraits of prominent mafiosi as well as of the people and organizations that have struggled against mafia crime. The individual pieces come from a diverse range of sources, including newspapers, historical and sociological works. There is an introduction in English, as well as a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Language
Italian
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Manchester Italian Texts
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719049002
SKU
V9780719049002
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99-15
About Joseph . Ed(S): Farrell
Joseph Farrell is Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies at the University of Strathclyde. -- .
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