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The Upperworld and the Underworld - Case Studies of Racketeering and Business Infiltrations in the United States (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
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The Upperworld and the Underworld - Case Studies of Racketeering and Business Infiltrations in the United States (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Series: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
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From Damon Runyan's colorful tough guys in black shirts and white
ties to recent media coverage of John Gotti, the `dapper don',
public depictions of racketeers in the United States have drawn
attention away from the true nature of organized crime and its
extensive penetrations into mainstream business. The Upperworld and
the Underworld: Case Studies of Racketeering and Business
Infiltrations in the United States strips away the romantic patina
and reveals the significant impact of racketeering on vital
segments of American industry. In this informative study Robert
Kelly explores two fundamental questions: `Why is organized crime a
serious problem in some businesses and industries, and not in
others?' and `What are the consequences of racketeering activities
for labor organizations and businesses tainted by a criminal
presence?' He examines the blurred demarcation between the
legitimate and illegitimate sectors of society and explains the
reasons for this occurrence. In the process, Kelly provides a
distinct vantage point for understanding organized crime, not just
as an `outlaw fringe' preying on society, but as a disturbingly
integral element of our social and economic structure. Moreover, he
confirms a widely held thesis that organized crime is not merely
parasitic but an institutional component of American society. The
Upperworld and the Underworld affords a fascinating view of the
current state of organized crime in the United States and the rise
of nontraditional criminal organizations in new immigrant
communities. The volume is an essential resource for students and
scholars concerned with issues of crime and its effects on the
economy.
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