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 ...
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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. Focuses on the political responses to organized crime giving readers aunique view of the topic. Emphasizes the relationship between criminal justice, politics and organized crime throughout the book. Provides a solid history of organized crime in the U.S. Describes the major crime familiesin New York and other cities such as Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Denver. Devotes a chapter to the future of organized crime - Considers where we have been in terms of fighting organized crime and where we need to go in terms of preventing it. Law enforcement professionals and those interested in the political response to a social problem of organized crime.
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Good Condition. The books text has writing and highlighting. Minor shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Scuffing, rubbing, and creasing to the books cover and corners. Stickers on the books spine, front and back cover. 405 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Politics & Government; Law & Criminal Studies. ISBN: 0131724061. ISBN/EAN: 9780131724068. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561014625.
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Very Good Condition. The books text appears to be clean. Minor shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Scuffing, rubbing, and creasing to the books cover and corners. Stickers on the books spine, front and back cover. 405 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Business, Finance & Marketing; Education. ISBN: 0131724061. ISBN/EAN: 9780131724068. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE356450436.
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