An introductory text for students of criminal justice. Explains the concept of organized crime, the history necessary to understand its current status, and that other groups are as guilty as Italian-Americans. Emphasizes the drug trade and the complicity of corrupt government and business officials. Other topics include terrorism and methods of controlling organized crime. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Organized Crime

Politics & Social Sciences

Lyman, Michael D.

Potter, Gary W.

Social Sciences

PRENTICE/HALL

This comprehensive overview of organized crime traces its history, current role, and future of players in this world, and includes up-to-date information. Two parallel themes pervade the book: 1) Organized crime consists of many groups in which race or ethnicity may not play a role, but whose affiliation is based on the needs of the group; and 2) Without the support of corrupt public officials, business persons, and others, organized crime would cease to exist. Organized Crime demystifies the world of organized crime by analyzing it closely and critically from a social perspective. Divided into 11 comprehensive chapters, this interesting and readable book covers the history of organized crime, the theories of behavior, the evolution of organized crime, its businesses, illicit drug trade, domestic organized crime groups, terrorism, the political and corporate alliances that contribute to organized crime, and the control of organized crime. This comprehensive study of organized crime is a useful reference resource for those in the legal profession, as well involved criminal justice and law enforcement.

Organized Crime, Third Edition

Dispelling current myths regarding organized crime, Lyman and Potter’s fourth edition reveals a truer picture of organized crime and criminal activity today.  Providing scholarly treatment and a social perspective, the authors explore the concept of organized crime, the historical foundation for its evolution and development, and the current status of criminal groups in today’s society. Offering timely and respected research, this edition includes a thorough examination of drug trafficking, new sections on emerging organized crime groups, updated case studies, more coverage international groups, updated statistics, graphics and more!Presents a broad view of organized crime that incorporates more than just ethnically- driven, pop-culture stereotypes. Incorporates two parallel themes—organized crime consists of many different groups and corrupt individuals in public office, business etc., contribute to the continuation of the problem. Uses thematic questions (What is organized crime? Is there really a Mafia? Is terrorism organized crime? Do political machines still exist?) to promote higher-order thinking skills and a critical examination of the topic. Synthesizes volumes of historical data and archives to present the most salient aspects of the organized crime problem. References information and reports generated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania Crime Commission, the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and well-known researchers in the field. Law enforcement professionals and those interested in a scholarly treatment and a social perspective of organized crime.

Pearson College Div

Book by Lyman, Michael D., Potter, Gary W.

Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts and Control

Sociology

Routledge

Lyman, Michael D., Potter, Gary W.

Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts, and Control

Anderson Pub. Co.

A much-needed, well-researched overview of the phenomena of organized crime in the U.S. For half a century, law enforcement agencies have pursued and prosecuted organized criminals. We have established professional, well-funded agencies to investigate organized crime. We spend billions on "closing the borders" to the drug trade, "stinging" labor racketeers, and auditing tax returns of gamblers, yet organized crime continues to conduct business-as-usual. Despite the time, effort, and money expended, basic questions remain. What is organized crime? How much empirically verified information do we have? How much data is based on unfounded assumptions? How much depends on a criminal justice policy based on conspiracy and ethnic myth? If the model used to define the characteristics and activities of organized crime is flawed, the policies derived from that model will be similarly flawed. This book presents a detailed investigation of the organization and delivery of a wide spectrum of illegal goods and services in Morrisburg (a pseudonym for a city in a mid-Atlantic state). The model suggested is based on a simple truth: criminal enterprises come into existence, profit, and flourish because there is strong public demand for the goods and services they offer. The impetus behind organized crime is not a criminal conspiracy but simple market opportunity. The market constrains organized crime's structure, form and social perniciousness. The market and its environment are thus the most appropriate points of intervention in controlling organized crime.

Criminal Organizations: Vice, Racketeering, and Politics in an American City

Waveland Pr Inc.

Exploration of riveting issues in the criminal justice field! This much-acclaimed volume challenges many popular preconceived notions of crime, criminals, and crime control as it provides an insightful exploration of factors that shape popular conceptions of crime. The roles of the media, government, and other special-interest groups in promoting myths are highlighted. It demystifies images of child abduction, serial murder, organized crime, white-collar crime, and drugs. In addition, it discusses popular attitudes on the "lenient" criminal justice system and the death penalty.

The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice

Kappeler, Victor E.

Blumberg, Mark

Waveland PRess

This refreshing, illuminating volume offers students of crime and justice an innovative alternative to traditional criminal justice texts. Each of the authoritative, well-written chapters questions our most basic assumptions of crime and justice, covering relevant issues such as juvenile crime, the death penalty, and serial murder. Each crime problem is carefully traced from its creation to society's integration of a myth into popular thinking and eventually social policy. Refined through two best-selling editions, the Third Edition continues to offer broad applications in the classroom. Its provocative viewpoints challenge habitual perspectives, thus making this text an excellent starting point for understanding the realities of criminal justice and an engaging alternative to reinforcing crime myths.

Now in its fourth edition, this widely used and superior alternative to traditional criminal justice books continues both effectively and clearly to debunk myths cited in the popular literature regarding the problems of criminality in the U.S. It serves as a solid foundation for readers to probe beneath popular notions of crime, criminals, and crime control. Each well-written chapter provides a distinct avenue for exploring misconceptions about specific crimes or particular aspects of the system. Kappeler and Potter’s provocative examination of the realities of crime and justice is a must read for anyone serious about crime, criminal justice, or criminology. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

The Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice

This intriguing collection of articles explores the many actors, practices, and techniques involved in constructing the social reality of crime. The first section offers an overview of the issues associated with studying crime and the media. The next section explores the making of crime problems from gang rituals to less mature constructions of crime like road warriors. The final section looks at the effects of media constructions of crime. The frames through which crime is projected increase fear and shape perceptions of the amount of crime committed, the types of crime, who commits crimes, and what crimes are social problems. Sensational and violent crimes are featured prominently in the media, exaggerating the risks faced by the public and reinforcing stereotypes about who commits crime and why. While the media are instrumental in defining the terms through which we think about crime, informed audiences can decide how to interpret crime news by asking questions such as: Who supplied the information? Do they have a vested interest in how we react? Who benefits from the presentation? Who is harmed? The articles in this collection provide roadmaps to navigate through filtered information to an informed analysis.
 Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Kappeler-Potter, The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice, Fifth Edition (ISBN 9781478602606).

Constructing Crime: Perspective on Making News And Social Problems

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Organized Crime

Organized Crime, Third Edition

Organized Crime

Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts and Control

Drugs in Society: Causes, Concepts, and Control

Criminal Organizations: Vice, Racketeering, and Politics in an American City

The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice

The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice

The Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice

Constructing Crime: Perspective on Making News And Social Problems