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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.

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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." * Trends, Journal of *

Mafia and Organized Crime: A Beginner's Guide

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      Publisher Oneworld Publications
      Published 31 July 2007
      ISBN-13 9781851685264
      978-1851685264
      ISBN-10 185168526X
      Also in:
      True crime

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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." * Trends, Journal of *

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