The Mafia: A Guide to an American Subculture Contributor(s): Hendley, Nate (Author) |
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ISBN: 1440803609 ISBN-13: 9781440803604 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Social Science | Popular Culture - History | United States - General |
Dewey: 364.106 |
LCCN: 2013013396 |
Series: Guides to Subcultures and Countercultures |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.15" W x 9.57" (1.13 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |