Mafia and Organized Crime

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. James B. Jacobs - Warren E. Burger Professor of Law, NYU School of Law , and author of Mobsters, Unions and Feds: the Mafia and the American Labor Movement"Insightful and highly readable. Finckenauer has given us a splendid primer on organized crime."William J. Chambliss - Professor of Sociology, George Washington University, and author of Power, Politics, and Crime"Outstanding. The most lucid, up to date and complete summary of the current state of knowledge about organized crime available."