Organized crime: a very short introduction
What is organized crime? -- Organized crime structures around the globe -- The business of organized crime -- Controlling and preventing organized crime -- Business as usual.
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford, United Kingdom New York, NY
Oxford University Press
2018
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Very short introductions (553)
Year: 2018 |
| Edition: | First edition |
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| Summary: | What is organized crime? -- Organized crime structures around the globe -- The business of organized crime -- Controlling and preventing organized crime -- Business as usual. For many people around the world, instances of what is described as organized crime may be part of their everyday experience; in their neighborhoods, their streets, and the places they work and live. Policymakers, law enforcement, and the media rarely fail to bring up the issue when discussing the nature and seriousness of contemporary criminal threats, and the appropriate responses towards them. Many more people are familiar with the notion of organized crime, as the film and TV industry regularly draw on fictional and real figures and situations. Organized crime feels like a tangible, inescapable issue in today's world. In this 'Very Short Introduction', Georgios A. Antonopoulos and Georgios Papanicolaou uncover the reality of organized crime in our world today. Shining a light on the people involved in organized crime, Antonopoulos and Papanicolaou question whether the term 'organized' is used to evoke the image, the operations, and power of a legitimate organization, such as a corporation. Discussing whether there are particular crimes that the label 'organized crime' applies to, or if any crime can be organized, they also consider what happens when organized crime extends beyond borders. Using examples from across the globe, they analyze the different cultural traditions of organized crime, such as the Mafia, Yakuza, and Triads, and also the nature of organized crime, from arms trafficking and drug dealing to extortion. Finally they explore the methods and agencies in place to control and prevent organized crime |
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| Item Description: | Reihenzählung auf dem Buchrücken Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-124) and index |
| Physical Description: | 132 Seiten Illustrationen 18 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780198795544 0198795548 |