In contrast to typical studies of organized crime families, Beyond the Mafia presents a comparative perspective of `non-traditional' organized crime in the United States. The book begins with a discussion of the definition, study and control of organized crime and continues with five sections that present illuminating coverage of organized crime.In contrast to typical studies of organized crime families, Beyond the Mafia presents a comparative perspective of `non-traditional' organized crime in the United States. The book begins with a discussion of the definition, study and control of organized crime and continues with five sections that present illuminating coverage of organized crime.PART ONE: ILLICIT ENTERPRISE Discussion Corporate Crime The Rape of the Third World - Marshall B Clinard Discussion Moonshiners The Political Economy of Mountain Dew - Wilbur R Miller PART TWO: ETHNICITY AND TRADITION Discussion Chinese Gangs Gang Characteristics - Ko-Lin Chin Discussion The Yakuza North America - David E Kaplan and Alec Dubro Foothold on the Mainland PART THREE: VIOLENCE Discussion The Medell[gr]in Cartel La Comuna Nororiental - Mar[gr]ia Jimena Duz&agrave;n Discussion The Vice Lords Excerpt from <i>There Are No Children Here</i> - Alex Kotlowitz PART FOUR: OPPORTUNITY Discussion Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Women and the Outlaws - Daniel R Wolf Discussion The Russian Organizatsiya The Organizatsiya - William Kleinknecht PART FIVE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY Discussion Chicano Prison Gangs Baby Mafia or Family - R Theodorel³¶
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