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
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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
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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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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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