Government Versus Organized Crime

Name: Government Versus Organized Crime
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ISBN: 9780131724068

ISBN-10: 0131724061

ISBN-13: 9780131724068

Edition: 2008

Authors: Nancy E. Marion

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Offering a unique look at organized crime, this book focuses on the political responses to this social problem. Complete with a history and description of the issue, it addresses the emergence of organized crime in the Unites States and discusses the political, social and economic factors that allowed it to thrive. It moves beyond other books to reveal the actions taken by the federal government to reduce the criminal activity committed by these groups. With the focus on criminal justice and politics, the book examines the major crime families, the major legislations, and the evolution of this world wide phenomenon.nbsp;Focuses on the political responses to organized crime giving readers…

Book details

List price: $66.80
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/5/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Nancy E. Marionis Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron.



Introduction/ Description of Organized Crime


Introduction


What Is Organized Crime?


Definition


Characteristics of Organized Crime Groups





Longevity


Secrecy


Violence


Opportunistic


Corruption


Restricted Membership


Conspiracy


Hierarchy


NonIdeological


Loyalty


Monopolistic


Rules and Regulations


Conclusion


What They Do


Extortion


Legitimate Business


Illicit Narcotics/Drugs


Money Laundering


Trash Removal


Ration Stamps


Prostitution/ Pornography/Sex Trade


Loansharking


Gambling


Gasoline Excise Taxes


Protection Rackets


Labor Racketeering


Transnational/Global Organized Crime


Theories


Amount/Frequency


Why Study Organized Crime?


Rest of Book


Summary


A Short Description of the History of Organized Crime


Introduction


The Roots of Organized Crime


Camorra/Naples


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