Organized
Crime An examination of the function, structure,
and historical background of United States
criminal organizations from the late 19th century
to the present. Softcover book by Howard Abadinsky Over 365 pages Second Edition Copyright © 1985 by Howard Abadinsky Reprinted, 1986 Summary of Contents includes: " Preface Part One Definition and Structure of Organized Crime 1 Defining Organized Crime 2 Structure of Organized Crime, Model One:
Italian-American Crime Families 3 Structure of Organized Crime, Model Two:
Motorcycle Gangs Part Two Explaining Organized Crime 4 Historical Antecedents of Organized Crime:
The Robber Barons 5 Historical Antecedents of Organized Crime:
Mafia, Comorra, and Onerate Societa 6 Theories of Organized Crime Part Three History of Organized Crime 7 Organized Crime: Patterns of Evolution 8 Organized Crime in New York 9 Organized Crime in Chicago 10 Organized Crime after World War II Part Four The Business of Organized Crime 11 Gambling and Loansharking 12 Drug Trafficking 13 "Old Style" Crime: Theft, Scam, and Sex 14 Organized Crime in Labor and Business Part Five Laws and Law Enforcement 15 Problems in Combatting Organized Crime:
Complexity and Corruption 16 Federal Statutes and Their Enforcement 17 Gathering Information about Organized Crime 18 Organized Crime and Investigative Techniques 19 Organized Crime: Policy Issues References
Author Index
Subject Index " This book is in pretty good condition but the front cover has some creases and is torn at the bottom corner.
The first few pages have folded corners.
No torn or ripped pages.
There are several pages with some underlining and highlighting, the previous owner's name is written on the inside cover, and there are a few notations in the margins of some pages. | 
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