Organized Crime: From Trafficking to Terrorism

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This fascinating work is a two-volume guide to the shadow world, the critical issues, and the global reach of organized crime.

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School Library Journal (02/01/2008)
Gr 10 UpThis exhaustive work covers a wide range of relevant activity in the modern world. Volume one begins by tracing the history of organized crime from its roots in the Middle Ages to the present. It then expands the traditional definition of the problem, taking in any organized group specializing in illegal activities. Other sections focus on specific enterprises and their global impact, funding, and the various law-enforcement agencies battling these crimes. The sections are composed of a series of signed articles on the given topic (Organized Crime in Asia, National Crime Authority) and include occasional black-and-white photos and other images. Some entries are clearly and precisely written, while others are riddled with mistakes. The article on the history of organized crime in America contains many factual errors on leaders of the various families, and some information is out of date. For example, John Gotti, Sr. is named as head of the Gambino family; his death in 2002 isnt mentioned except in a photo caption 30 pages later. The set also states that Lucky Lucianos reign preceded that of the founder of the Genovese family, an impossibility. Still, the succeeding article is an articulate exploration of the involvement of some members of the Italian community in organized crime. Volume two consists of primary-source documents highlighting national and international laws and treaties that attempt to curtail racketeering and corruption. In general, this sophisticated and specialized work is appropriate for AP students, but not for general researchers."Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN" Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

ISBN: 1576073378 | EAN: 9781576073377
Publisher: ABC-CLIO  | Publication Date: September, 2007

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