Organized Crime
a cultural introduction
$93.49
- Paperback
348 pages
- Release Date
20 August 2025
Summary
Decoding the Underworld: An Inside Look at Organized Crime
This book delves into the captivating and often misunderstood world of organized crime, exploring the cultural forces that fuel its power. Discover the intricate codes of conduct, initiation rituals, covert communication techniques, origin stories, symbols, and lifestyles that define these groups and contribute to their aura of pride and indifference.
Why are we so fascinated by mobsters in movies, television, and no…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781041002185 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1041002181 |
| Author: | Antonio Nicaso, Marcel Danesi |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 348 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Antonio Nicaso
Antonio Nicaso teaches courses on the social history of organized crime and Mafia culture at Queen’s University, Canada. He is a leading expert on Mafia and Mafia-like criminal organizations in the world. He has published extensively on organized crime, including many bestsellers.
Marcel Danesi is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, where he taught courses on forensic semiotics. He has published extensively in the fields of linguistics, semiotics, and forensic semiotics.
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