The Politics of Organized Crime & Politics Study of Criminal Power Inequality

The Politics of Organized Crime and the Organized Crime of Politics: A Study in Criminal Power by Alfredo Schulte-Bockholt is a provocative exploration of how organized crime and political power often intertwine. Rather than treating organized crime as a separate underworld, Schulte-Bockholt argues that it frequently overlaps with elite political and economic structures.Key themes include:* The historical evolution of organized crime, including in the former Soviet Union.* The global drug trade and its political entanglements.* The concept of criminal elites those who blur the line between legality and illegality.* The role of globalization in expanding and concealing criminal networks.Paperback in Acceptable condition: Cover front and back have curling, creasing, & sticker. INSIDE-NO writing, highlighting, rips, or tears. excellent for everyday use. first-class materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.