The Mafia: A Guide to an American Subculture
A Guide to an American Subculture
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, History, Americas, United States
| Author: | Nate Hendley | ISBN: | 9781440803611 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | August 27, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nate Hendley |
| ISBN: | 9781440803611 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | August 27, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
Based on original sources and research, not legends and myth, this book presents a lively, in-depth analysis of how the American Mafia epitomizes organized crime.
• Includes historical, social, economic, and cultural context that further clarifies the significance of the Mafia's operations and makes for more engaging reading
• Focuses on verifiable information about the Mafia while avoiding hearsay and speculation, such as the widely discussed theories regarding possible Mafia involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy
• Provides a comprehensive bibliography of materials used for the book's research, including police reports, court documents, FBI files, television and radio broadcasts, and online information
Based on original sources and research, not legends and myth, this book presents a lively, in-depth analysis of how the American Mafia epitomizes organized crime.
• Includes historical, social, economic, and cultural context that further clarifies the significance of the Mafia's operations and makes for more engaging reading
• Focuses on verifiable information about the Mafia while avoiding hearsay and speculation, such as the widely discussed theories regarding possible Mafia involvement in the assassination of John F. Kennedy
• Provides a comprehensive bibliography of materials used for the book's research, including police reports, court documents, FBI files, television and radio broadcasts, and online information
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