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Economic and Societal Impact of Organized Crime

Alicia Danielsson

Organized crime, a hidden and pervasive threat, casts its dark shadow over societies globally, impacting countless lives through activities like human trafficking, illegal drug trade, and cybercrime. This intricate web of criminality leaves lasting scars on individuals, families, and entire communities, with its true cost remaining obscured. Amidst this dilemma, the question arises: how can the erosion of societal well-being be countered and a sense of security restored? Economic and Societal Impact of Organized Crime: Policy and Law Enforcement Interventions stands as a reservoir of knowledge offering profound insights into combatting organized criminal endeavors. Edited by renowned scholar Alicia Danielsson, an expert in Comparative and EU law, this interdisciplinary collection delves beneath the surface of organized crime. Drawing on contributions from diverse fields, the book unravels real-world stories, empirical evidence, and case studies, shedding light on the psychological, physical, and economic toll exacted by these activities. Moreover, it explores the wider societal consequences, including eroding trust in institutions and exacerbating inequality and poverty. This work serves as an intellectual haven for academics, providing a roadmap to comprehending and confronting this global threat. It navigates the intricate pathways of criminal networks, corrupt actors, and the responses of law enforcement and policymakers. By championing an evidence-based approach that prioritizes human well-being and community resilience, the book equips readers to grasp the intricacies of the challenge and contribute to a world where organized crime's grip is loosened, and the foundations of security and justice are reinforced.

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9798369303276
Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Sunshine State Mafia

Doug Kelly

A wild ride through a century of Mafia lore, this book offers inside accounts and little-known stories of organized crime across Florida, from the Keys to Pensacola and Jacksonville.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780813080482
Publication Date: Mar 2024
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Gangs

Mario L. Hesse

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9798385122578
Publication Date: Jan 2024
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Bugsy's Shadow

Larry D. Gragg

Imprint: High Road Books
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780826365156
Publication Date: Oct 2023
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Transnational Organized Crime

Kimberly A. McCabe

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9798823311670
Publication Date: Feb 2023
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Blood Money

Margaret Sankey

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781682474372
Publication Date: Oct 2022
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Horse Racing the Chicago Way

Steven A. Riess

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780815637271
Publication Date: Jun 2022
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Drug Cartels Do Not Exist

Oswaldo Zavala

What if narco violence and trafficking do not threaten the state, but are actually central to its operations?

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780826504661
Publication Date: May 2022
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Drug Wars and Covert Netherworlds

James H. Creechan

Drug Wars and Covert Netherworlds describes the history of Mexican narco cartels and their regional and organizational trajectories and differences. Covering more than five decades, sociologist James H. Creechan unravels a web of government dependence, legitimate enterprises, and covert connections.

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780816543281
Publication Date: Dec 2021
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