Transnational Crime in the Americas (Paperback)

The most destructive force in the Americas today is not El NiNo-it is the criminal enterprises that recognize no geographic, legal or moral boundaries. This book exposes the main characteristics and effects of criminal enterprises in the Americas and considers realistic strategies for combating them. Looking at how crime penetrates private business, government, and the everyday lives of the people, this collection examines the impact of criminal enterprises on the legitimate economy and the ability of states to promote the rule of law. It compares criminal enterprises in the Americas with other regions, and considers the foreign policy concerns of the US. With a recent upsurge in the scope, sophistication and cooperation among groups, this book is essential tool for understanding one of the greatest challenges to security, peace and democracy in the Americas.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1999
First published:	1999
Editors:	Tom J. Farer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-92301-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic systems > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime > General
LSN:	0-415-92301-8
Barcode:	9780415923019

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