The Mafia
A Guide to an American Subculture
1st Edition
Published on 27. August 2013
232 pages
978-1-4408-0361-1 (ISBN)
Description
Based on original sources and research, not legends and myth, this book presents a lively, in-depth analysis of how the American Mafia epitomizes organized crime.
Whether it's supplying illicit drugs, alcohol during Prohibition, gambling, prostitution, or even loans to those with bad credit, the Mafia has established itself as a part of the fabric of American society, politics, and economics for over a century. The Mafia continues to exist not only because of their immense power that allows their criminal organization to defy law enforcement, but because demand remains strong for what they offer. This book utilizes verifiable information about the Mafia based on newspaper and magazine accounts, police and FBI documents, court records, and the author's own original research to offer a deeper analysis of "the Mob" that provides historical, social, economic and cultural context. Fascinating biographical sketches that profile well-known Mafiosi such as Charles "Lucky" Luciano and John Gotti are also presented.
Whether it's supplying illicit drugs, alcohol during Prohibition, gambling, prostitution, or even loans to those with bad credit, the Mafia has established itself as a part of the fabric of American society, politics, and economics for over a century. The Mafia continues to exist not only because of their immense power that allows their criminal organization to defy law enforcement, but because demand remains strong for what they offer. This book utilizes verifiable information about the Mafia based on newspaper and magazine accounts, police and FBI documents, court records, and the author's own original research to offer a deeper analysis of "the Mob" that provides historical, social, economic and cultural context. Fascinating biographical sketches that profile well-known Mafiosi such as Charles "Lucky" Luciano and John Gotti are also presented.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Illustrations
10 bw illus
File size
6,56 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-0361-1 (9781440803611)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
08/2013
Greenwood Press
€73.40
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Person
Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based freelance journalist and author who has written a series of books, primarily on crime-related topics.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Timeline
Chapter One History of the Mafia
Chapter Two Rackets
Chapter Three Chicago
Chapter Four The Mafia across America
Chapter Five Law and Order
Chapter Six Twenty-first-Century Mafia
Conclusion
Biographical Sketches
Appendix A: Secrets and Rituals
Appendix B: The Mafia in Popular Culture
Glossary
Primary Documents
Selected Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
Timeline
Chapter One History of the Mafia
Chapter Two Rackets
Chapter Three Chicago
Chapter Four The Mafia across America
Chapter Five Law and Order
Chapter Six Twenty-first-Century Mafia
Conclusion
Biographical Sketches
Appendix A: Secrets and Rituals
Appendix B: The Mafia in Popular Culture
Glossary
Primary Documents
Selected Bibliography
Index
