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| mafia code of conduct: Mafia Organizations Maurizio Catino, 2019-02-07 How do mafias work? How do they recruit people, control members, conduct legal and illegal business, and use violence? Why do they establish such a complex mix of rituals, rules, and codes of conduct? And how do they differ? Why do some mafias commit many more murders than others? This book makes sense of mafias as organizations, via a collative analysis of historical accounts, official data, investigative sources, and interviews. Catino presents a comparative study of seven mafias around the world, from three Italian mafias to the American Cosa Nostra, Japanese Yakuza, Chinese Triads, and Russian mafia. He identifies the organizational architecture that characterizes these criminal groups, and relates different organizational models to the use of violence. Furthermore, he advances a theory on the specific functionality of mafia rules and discusses the major organizational dilemmas that mafias face. This book shows that understanding the organizational logic of mafias is an indispensable step in confronting them. |
| mafia code of conduct: American Mafia Thomas Reppetto, 2005-01-02 Presents an account of the rise of the American Mafia from the 1880s to the 1950s, discussing the political, governmental, bureaucratic, economic, and social conditions that facilitated the success of the crime syndicate. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Mafia Manager , 1997-05-15 The world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, this book shuns theoretical verbiage to present the philosophy of leadership that founded and captained The Silent Empire through centuries of expansion and success. The plans of action and gems of counsel contained herein are neither violent nor criminal; rather, they reflect a penetrating understanding of the dynamics of human nature. |
| mafia code of conduct: Omertà Unveiled Mark Sebesta, 2024-04-05 Take it the way you read it put yourself in a situation in the costra nostra. I have always played by the rules (Mark Sebesta under sidicate member from birth). |
| mafia code of conduct: The Mexican Mafia Tony Rafael, 2009 Unveils the operations of the Mexican mafia and describes how it grew from a small clique into a transnational criminal organization. |
| mafia code of conduct: Mob Rules Louis Ferrante, 2011-06-02 The Mob is notorious for its cruel and immoral practices, but its most successful members have always been extremely smart businessmen. Now, former mobster Louis Ferrante reveals its surprisingly effective management techniques and explains how to apply them-legally-to any legitimate business. As an associate of the Gambino family, Ferrante relied on his instincts to pull off some of the biggest heists in U.S. history. By the age of twenty-one, he had netted millions of dollars for his employers. His natural talent for management led Mafia bosses to rely on him. After being arrested and serving an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, Ferrante went straight. He realized that the Mob's most valuable business lessons would allow him to survive and thrive in the real world. Now he offers eighty-eight time-tested Mafia strategies, including: * Go get your own coffee!: Respecting the chain of command without being a sucker. * The walls have ears: Never bad-mouth the boss. * Is this phone tapped?: Watch what you say every day. * How to bury the hatchet-but not in someone's head. * Don't split yourself in half: The wrong decision is better than none at all. * Don't build Yankee stadium, just supply the concrete: Spotting new rackets. * Leave the gun, take the cannolis...and beware of hubris. Ferrante brings his real-life experiences to the book, offering fascinating advice that really works and sharing behind-the-scenes episodes almost as outrageous as those occurring on Wall Street every day. |
| mafia code of conduct: Understanding Mafia , 2024-07-30 An anthology of writings in Italian which examine the origins, nature and culture of the Sicilian mafia. Separate chapters are devoted to the culture from which the mafia emerged, the economic and business activities in which it is now engaged, its relations with politics and politicians, as well as its structure and historical evolution. There are portraits of prominent mafiosi as well as of the people and organizations that have struggled against mafia crime. The individual pieces come from a diverse range of sources, including newspapers, historical and sociological works. There is an introduction in English, as well as a full vocabulary and a glossary of terms associated with the mafia. |
| mafia code of conduct: The ’Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita Nicoletta Serenata, 2014-05-13 This book covers two lesser known but important members of the Italian Mafia: the ’Ndrangheta and the Sacra Corona Unita. Italian criminal organizations, in particular Mafia, are one of the most commonly researched organized crime groups, usually focusing on the Sicilian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, or the Neapolitan Mafia, Camorra. However, Italy has other two other Mafias, one in Apulia, Sacra Corona Unita, and the other in Calabria, ’Ndrangheta. Although an extensive literature is available on Cosa Nostra and Camorra, less is known about the other two organizations, particularly their operations in the United States. Territory is one of the most important elements in the Mafia because the criminal organization operates its signoria territoriale, controlling every illegal activity in its sphere of action. This territorial power goes beyond the Italian boundaries reaching the United States of America and other non-European countries, with the mere aim of developing their drug/weapon deals and money laundering businesses. Mafia, therefore, is not a uniquely Italian phenomenon as it might appear, but a worldwide phenomenon, affecting many societies and economies. This unique volume is its interest into a field as yet completely provides new information about the ’Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita written by an interdisciplinary group of Italian scholars. It covers organizational, hierarchic, and operative aspects: that is, the role that they have in politics, in their own families, in business relations in Italy and abroad. It also highlights the particular role that Cosa Nostra and Camorra had in their development. This work will be of interest to criminology researchers studying organized crime, corruption, money laundering and trafficking, as well as researchers from related fields, such as political science, economics, and international relations. |
| mafia code of conduct: Mafiacraft Deborah Puccio-Den, 2022-02-09 The Mafia? What is the Mafia? Something you eat? Something you drink? I don't know the Mafia. I've never seen it. Mafiosi have often reacted this way to questions from journalists and law enforcement. Social scientists who study the Mafia usually try to pin down what it really is, thus fusing their work with their object. In Mafiacraft, Deborah Puccio-Den undertakes a new form of ethnographic inquiry that focuses not on answering What is the Mafia? but on the ontological, moral, and political effects of posing the question itself. Her starting point is that Mafia is not a readily nameable social fact but a problem of thought produced by the absence of words. Puccio-Den approaches covert activities using a model of Mafiacraft, which inverts the logic of witchcraft. If witchcraft revolves on the lethal power of speech, Mafiacraft depends on the deadly strength of silence. How do we write an ethnography of phenomena that cannot be named? Puccio-Den approaches this task with a fascinating anthropology of silence, breaking new ground for the study of the world’s most famous criminal organization. |
| mafia code of conduct: Mafia Brotherhoods Letizia Paoli, 2003-10-23 Relying on previously undisclosed confessions of former mafia members now cooperating with the police, Letizia Paoli provides a clinically accurate portrait of mafia behavior, motivations, and structure in Italy. The mafia, Paoli demonstrates, are essentially multifunctional ritual brotherhoods focused above all on retaining and consolidating their local political power base. A truly interdisciplinary work of history, politics, economics, and sociology, Mafia Brotherhoods reveals in dramatic detail the true face of one of the world's most mythologized criminal organizations. |
| mafia code of conduct: The One Percenter Code Dave Nichols, 2012-04-23 In The One Percenter Code, best-selling Motorbooks author and editor of Easyriders magazine Dave Nichols takes up where he left off in One Percenter: The Legend of The Outlaw Bikers. Nichols takes readers inside the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs and pulls back the secretive curtain on the biker lifestyle. He explores the concept of brotherhood, ultimately arriving at a new definition of family and community in the process. Being a member of a one percenter motorcycle club requires extreme discipline; in this book, Nichols shows us what that life offers in return. Nichols delves into the one percenter code of conduct and honor and finds something that is sorely lacking in modern society. In this book, he shows us how we can apply those values in our own lives. The world of the outlaw biker has its own rough-hewn rules of order, and The One Percenter Code acts as a guidebook to that truth-, honor-, and brotherhood-based world. |
| mafia code of conduct: Mafia Business Pino Arlacchi, 1987 |
| mafia code of conduct: The Contribution of Love, and Hate, to Organizational Ethics Michael Schwartz, Howard Harris, Debra Comer, 2016-11-03 The latest volume of Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations examines a range of contemporary issues in applied and professional ethics and explores the unique role of organizational ethics in creating and sustaining a pluralistic, free enterprise economy. |
| mafia code of conduct: Women and the Mafia Giovanni Fiandaca, 2007-09-04 The insightful essays in this book shine a new light on the roles of women within criminal networks, roles that in reality are often less traditional than researchers used to think. The book seeks to answer questions from a wide range of academic disciplines and traces the portrait of women tied to organized crime in Italy and around the world. The book offers up accounts of mafia women, and also tales of severe abuse and violence against women. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Sicilian Mario Puzo, 2004-09-28 After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work—a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justice, and treachery. . . . The year is 1950. Michael Corleone is nearing the end of his exile in Sicily. The Godfather has commanded Michael to bring a young Sicilian bandit named Salvatore Guiliano back with him to America. But Guiliano is a man entwined in a bloody web of violence and vendettas. In Sicily, Guiliano is a modern day Robin Hood who has defied corruption—and defied the Cosa Nostra. Now, in the land of mist-shrouded mountains and ancient ruins, Michael Corleone's fate is entwined with the dangerous legend of Salvatore Guiliano: warrior, lover, and the ultimate Siciliano. Praise for The Sicilian “Puzo is a master storyteller.”—USA Today “The Balzac of the mafia.”—Time “An accomplished and imaginative writer.”—Los Angeles Times |
| mafia code of conduct: Mafia and Antimafia Umberto Santino, 2022-05-19 The mafia is the impenetrable and seemingly infallible embodiment of notoriety and criminality. Umberto Santino, one of Italy's leading mafia experts, here provides a new perspective on the mafia: as a polymorphic organization which encompasses crime, the accumulation of corruptly acquired wealth and power, the cultural code of omerta and consensus. Exploring the movements which strive to fight against the powers of the mafia, such as the campaigns of civil society organizations like the Centro siciliano di documentazione, the author also provides a fresh look at the mechanisms - and struggles - of the antimafia movement. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Brotherhoods Guy Lawson, William Oldham, 2007-08-28 The last great mob story, this definitive inside account is an historic, unprecedented portrait of two brotherhoods - the NYPD and the Mafia - and the two cops who allegedly belonged to both. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Sicilian Mafia Anita Bestler, 2023-07-27 This book offers a completely new approach to the complex social phenomenon of the Mafia: In addition to the origins, organization and actions of the Mafia, the author Anita Bestler examines above all the close connection between organized crime and politics. In the process, readers [also] gain an interesting insight into the complicated political development of Italy from the founding of the state to the present, as well as an answer as to why Italians have a different political mindset. |
| mafia code of conduct: Bringing Down the Mob Thomas Reppetto, 2006-10-31 The sequel to American Mafia chronicles the fifty-year attack by the federal government that virtually extinguished the nation’s most powerful crime syndicate. In the critically acclaimed American Mafia, Thomas Reppetto narrated the ferocious ascendancy of organized crime in America. In this fascinating sequel, he follows the mob from its peak into a shadowy period of decline as the government, no longer able to deny its existence, made subduing the Mafia a matter of national priority. Reppetto draws on a lifetime of field experience to tell the stories of the Mafia’s twentieth-century leadership, showing how men such as Sam Giancana and John Gotti became household names. Crusaders like Robert Kennedy led concerted—if sometimes sporadic—attacks against organized crime. As the battles between the feds and the Mafia moved from the streets to the courtrooms, Reppetto describes how it came to resemble a conflict between sovereign powers. In direct, shoot-from-the-hip prose, Reppetto chronicles a turning point in American Mafia history, and offers the provocative theory that, given the right formula of connections and shrewd business, a new generation of multinational criminals may be poised to take up the Mafia’s mantle. “Reppetto . . . is one of the rare commentators on the contemporary Mafia who has been able to view the Mob’s power grabs and struggles from the inside . . . [an] exhaustive and fascinating study.” —Booklist |
| mafia code of conduct: Task Force Report United States. President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, 1967 |
| mafia code of conduct: History of the Mafia Salvatore Lupo, 2009-07-01 When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical pop presence. Yet these sensational depictions take us only so far. The true story of the Mafia reveals both an organization and mindset dedicated to the preservation of tradition. It is no accident that the rise of the Mafia coincided with the unification of Italy and the influx of immigrants into America. The Mafia means more than a horse head under the sheets it functions as an alternative to the state, providing its own social and political justice. Combining a nuanced history with a unique counternarrative concerning stereotypes of the immigrant, Salvatore Lupo, a leading historian of modern Italy and a major authority on its criminal history, has written the definitive account of the Sicilian Mafia from 1860 to the present. Consulting rare archival sources, he traces the web of associations, both illicit and legitimate, that have defined Cosa Nostra during its various incarnations. He focuses on several crucial periods of transition: the Italian unification of 1860 to 1861, the murder of noted politician Notarbartolo, fascist repression of the Mafia, the Allied invasion of 1943, social conflicts after each world war, and the major murders and trials of the 1980s. Lupo identifies the internal cultural codes that define the Mafia and places these codes within the context of social groups and communities. He also challenges the belief that the Mafia has grown more ruthless in recent decades. Rather than representing a shift from honorable crime to immoral drug trafficking and violence, Lupo argues the terroristic activities of the modern Mafia signify a new desire for visibility and a distinct break from the state. Where these pursuits will take the family adds a fascinating coda to Lupo's work. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Mafiosi: Power, Family, and Honor Pasquale De Marco, 2025-03-08 In the shadowy underworld of organized crime, where power, family, and honor intertwine, lies the Mafia, a clandestine organization that has captivated the world's imagination for centuries. This book takes you on a journey into the heart of the Mafia, revealing its intricate structure, its complex relationships with law enforcement and politics, and its profound impact on society. Through a comprehensive exploration of the Mafia's history, rituals, and activities, you will gain a deeper understanding of this enigmatic organization. From its humble origins in Sicily to its global reach, the Mafia has left an indelible mark on nations, shaping their destinies in both overt and subtle ways. Unravel the secrets of the Mafia's intricate network of families, their unwavering loyalty, and the strict codes of conduct that govern their actions. Delve into the Mafia's involvement in legitimate businesses, as well as its illicit activities, ranging from racketeering and extortion to drug trafficking and money laundering. Witness the Mafia's attempts to infiltrate and corrupt law enforcement agencies, as well as the government's efforts to combat organized crime. Explore the Mafia's political connections, its influence on elections, and its ability to manipulate the levers of power to its advantage. Examine the Mafia's impact on society, both positive and negative, including its role in the American Dream, its influence on the economy, and its involvement in social welfare programs. This book is not merely a chronicle of the Mafia's activities; it is an exploration of the human condition, a journey into the dark recesses of power, greed, and ambition. It is a story of survival, adaptation, and transformation, as the Mafia evolves to meet the challenges of a changing world. Through this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of this clandestine organization and its enduring fascination, while also shedding light on the complex social, political, and economic forces that have shaped its existence. Uncover the secrets of the Mafia today and embark on a journey into a world of power, family, and honor, where the lines between right and wrong are blurred and the pursuit of wealth and influence often comes at a steep price. If you like this book, write a review! |
| mafia code of conduct: Code Over Country Matthew Cole, 2022-02-22 A hard-hitting exposé of SEAL Team 6, the US military’s best-known brand, that reveals how the Navy SEALs were formed, then sacrificed, in service of American empire. The Navy SEALs are, in the eyes of many Americans, the ultimate heroes. When they killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011, it was celebrated as a massive victory. Former SEALs rake in cash as leadership consultants for corporations, and young military-bound men dream of serving in their ranks. But the SEALs have lost their bearings. Investigative journalist Matthew Cole tells the story of the most lauded unit, SEAL Team 6, revealing a troubling pattern of war crimes and the deep moral rot beneath authorized narratives. From their origins in World War II, the SEALs have trained to be specialized killers with short missions. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan became the endless War on Terror, their violence spiraled out of control. Code Over Country details the high-level decisions that unleashed the SEALs’ carnage and the coverups that prevented their crimes from coming to light. It is a necessary and rigorous investigation of the unchecked power of the military—and the harms enacted by and upon soldiers in America’s name. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Oxford Handbook of Organized Crime Letizia Paoli, 2014 This handbook explores organized crime, which it divides into two main concepts and types: the first is a set of stable organizations illegal per se or whose members systematically engage in crime, and the second is a set of serious criminal activities that are typically carried out for monetary gain. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Cornbread Mafia James Higdon, 2019-05-01 In the summer of 1987, Johnny Boone set out to grow and harvest one of the greatest outdoor marijuana crops in modern times. In doing so, he set into motion a series of events that defined him and his associates as the largest homegrown marijuana syndicate in American history, also known as the Cornbread Mafia. Author James Higdon—whose relationship with Johnny Boone, currently a federal fugitive, made him the first journalist subpoenaed under the Obama administration—takes readers back to the 1970s and ’80s and the clash between federal and local law enforcement and a band of Kentucky farmers with moonshine and pride in their bloodlines. By 1989 the task force assigned to take down men like Johnny Boone had arrested sixty-nine men and one woman from busts on twenty-nine farms in ten states, and seized two hundred tons of pot. Of the seventy individuals arrested, zero talked. How it all went down is a tale of Mafia-style storylines emanating from the Bluegrass State, and populated by Vietnam veterans and weed-loving characters caught up in Tarantino-level violence and heart-breaking altruism. Accompanied by a soundtrack of rock-and-roll and rhythm-and-blues, this work of dogged investigative journalism and history is told by Higdon in action-packed, colorful and riveting detail. |
| mafia code of conduct: Task Force Report: Organized Crim, Annotations and Consultants' Papers United States President of the United States, 1967 |
| mafia code of conduct: The Sicilian Legacy Pasquale De Marco, 2025-05-22 Journey into the dark and captivating world of the Sicilian Mafia in this comprehensive and gripping book. Delve into the history, structure, and activities of this notorious criminal organization, from its humble origins in 19th century Sicily to its global reach in the modern era. Discover the Mafia's intricate code of honor, its strict hierarchy, and its diverse criminal portfolio, ranging from drug trafficking and money laundering to extortion and murder. Unravel the Mafia's complex relationship with American society, tracing its arrival and rise to dominance in the United States. Explore the Mafia's profound impact on American culture, politics, and economy, and witness the ongoing battle between law enforcement agencies and organized crime. Meet notorious Mafia figures, learn about their infamous exploits, and gain insight into the violent world of Mafia wars and vendettas. This book is more than just a historical account; it is an immersive journey into the shadowy underworld of the Mafia. It exposes the organization's inner workings, its rituals and traditions, and its enduring legacy in the modern world. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book brings to life the Mafia's vast and intricate network, its ruthless tactics, and its enduring grip on society. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a reminder that the fight against organized crime is far from over. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| mafia code of conduct: Mafia Violence Monica Massari, Vittorio Martone, 2018-11-08 Using in-depth field research and analysis of case studies, Mafia Violence: Political, Symbolic, and Economic Forms of Violence in Camorra Clans focuses attention on the phenomenon of violence performed by Italian organised crime groups, devoting specific attention to the Camorra, which has been responsible since the mid-1980s for almost half of all mafia homicides documented in Italy. The Camorra has acquired increased visibility at an international level due to its intense use of violence and high level of dangerousness, but until now, the study of the different forms of violence implemented by mafias has not received systematic attention at the scientific level. Hence, this book fills this gap by providing a both theoretical and empirical contribution toward the analysis of one of the most unknown – although highly visible and dangerous – dimension of mafias’ action. This collection of work by distinguished scholars provides a unique overview of the multifaceted characteristics of violence currently performed by mafia groups in Italy by focusing on specific actors – i.e., Camorra clans – but also other traditional mafia organisations such as Cosa Nostra and ’Ndrangheta; specific contexts – i.e., different territories and different markets, both legal and illegal; and specific practices and performances. Part I takes a diachronic and comparative perspective to provide an overview of mafias’ violence during the past 30 years, focusing on the three most prominent criminal organisations active in Italy: Camorra, Cosa Nostra, and ’Ndrangheta. Based on the outcomes of a major project carried out by a research group at the University of Naples Federico II from 2015 to 2017, Part II looks at the use of violence by Camorra clans, incorporating information from case studies, judicial files, law enforcement investigations, wiretappings, interviews with privileged observers, firsthand empirical data, and historical documents and social sciences literature. Using a multi-disciplinary approach drawing from criminology, sociology, history, anthropology, economics, political science, and geography, this book is essential reading for international researchers and practitioners interested in piecing together the full picture of modern organised crime. |
| mafia code of conduct: Organized Crime Antonio Nicaso, Marcel Danesi, 2021-04-15 This book aims to describe and demystify what makes criminal gangs so culturally powerful. It examines their codes of conduct, initiation rites, secret communications methods, origin myths, symbols, and the like that imbue the gangsters with the pride and nonchalance that goes hand in hand with their criminal activities. Mobsters are everywhere in the movies, on television, and on websites. Contemporary societies are clearly fascinated by them. Why is this so? What feature and constituents of organized criminal gangs make them so emotionally powerful—to themselves and others? These are the questions that have guided the writing of this textbook, which is intended as an introduction to organized crime from the angle of cultural analysis. Key topics include: • An historic overview of organized crime, including the social, economic, and cultural conditions that favour its development; • A review of the type of people who make up organized gangs and the activities in which they engage; • The symbols, rituals, codes and languages that characterize criminal institutions; • The relationship between organized crime and cybercrime; • The role of women in organized crime; • Drugs and narco-terrorism; • Media portrayals of organized crime. Organized Crime includes case studies and offers an accessible, interdisciplinary approach to the subject of organized crime. It is essential reading for students engaged with organized crime across criminology, sociology, anthropology and psychology. |
| mafia code of conduct: Matters of Care María Puig de la Bellacasa, 2017-03-21 To care can feel good, or it can feel bad. It can do good, it can oppress. But what is care? A moral obligation? A burden? A joy? Is it only human? In Matters of Care, María Puig de la Bellacasa presents a powerful challenge to conventional notions of care, exploring its significance as an ethical and political obligation for thinking in the more than human worlds of technoscience and naturecultures. Matters of Care contests the view that care is something only humans do, and argues for extending to non-humans the consideration of agencies and communities that make the living web of care by considering how care circulates in the natural world. The first of the book’s two parts, “Knowledge Politics,” defines the motivations for expanding the ethico-political meanings of care, focusing on discussions in science and technology that engage with sociotechnical assemblages and objects as lively, politically charged “things.” The second part, “Speculative Ethics in Antiecological Times,” considers everyday ecologies of sustaining and perpetuating life for their potential to transform our entrenched relations to natural worlds as “resources.” From the ethics and politics of care to experiential research on care to feminist science and technology studies, Matters of Care is a singular contribution to an emerging interdisciplinary debate that expands agency beyond the human to ask how our understandings of care must shift if we broaden the world. |
| mafia code of conduct: G. T. Harrell, 2008-09 Seldom, if ever, has a writer been given access to a former major drug dealer in the Mafia underworld and three generations of family members that followed. After nearly two years of interviews and subsequent research, it has been discovered that a close relative of the family was one of the most powerful figures in the Mafia from the 1940s to the mid 1990s, yet his identity until now has never been revealed. He was the consigliere for all of the American Mafia. The book tells in detail the life and times of a family who escaped the threat of Fascism in Sicily at the turn of the century and the rise of one of the children to a major figure in the Mob. Another sibling returned from a tragic life in an orphanage only to become an adept criminal. He ultimately spent twenty years off and on in prison with the Whos Who of the Mafia, men who became friends and had secret stories to tell. After prison, he became one of the pioneers of Off Off Broadway in NYC and later was responsible for the regeneration of Little Italy in the Lower East Side of NYC. The book details the influence and protection afforded later generations of the family to this day. It offers a unique insight into the real life of people during this 100 year period. Myths about the Mob are disclosed and inaccuracies in the history of the Mafia are corrected. It is a very compelling epic true story. It is a book you will not be able to put down. Look on www.mafiasecretjudge.com for further details. |
| mafia code of conduct: Defining and Defying Organised Crime Felia Allum, Francesca Longo, Daniela Irrera, Panos Kostakos, 2010-02-25 Organised crime is now a major threat to all industrial and non-industrial countries. Using an inter-disciplinary and comparative approach this book examines the existing, official institutional discourse on organised crime to examine whether, or not, it has an impact on perceptions of the threat and on the reality of organized crime. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Mafia's Touch: Unveiling a Web of Corruption Pasquale De Marco, 2025-04-11 The Mafia's Touch: Unveiling a Web of Corruption offers a gripping and comprehensive exploration of the mafia, shedding light on its historical roots, intricate structures, illicit activities, and global reach. This book delves into the shadowy underworld of organized crime, providing a detailed examination of the mafia's impact on society, politics, and law enforcement. With meticulous research and expert insights, this book uncovers the inner workings of the mafia, from its origins and evolution to its methods of operation and sources of power. It analyzes the mafia's involvement in a wide range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion, and human trafficking, revealing the devastating consequences of its illicit operations. Furthermore, the book examines the cultural and psychological aspects of the mafia, exploring the codes of honor, rituals, and traditions that govern its members' behavior. It delves into the factors that contribute to the mafia's resilience and adaptability, highlighting its ability to survive and thrive despite law enforcement efforts and societal changes. The Mafia's Touch also explores the global reach of the mafia, tracing its expansion beyond national borders and analyzing its operations in different countries and regions. It investigates the mafia's involvement in international crime networks and its connections to other criminal organizations, shedding light on the transnational nature of organized crime. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mafia, offering a deeper understanding of its history, structure, activities, and impact on society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in organized crime, criminal justice, or the intricate relationship between crime and society. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| mafia code of conduct: The Good, the Bad & the Difference Randy Cohen, 2003-03-25 The man behind the New York Times Magazine’s immensely popular column “The Ethicist”–syndicated in newspapers across the United States and Canada as “Everyday Ethics”–casts an eye on today’s manners and mores with a provocative, thematic collection of advice on how to be good in the real world. Every week in his column on ethics, Randy Cohen takes on conundrums presented in letters from perplexed people who want to do the right thing (or hope to get away with doing the wrong thing), and responds with a skillful blend of moral authority and humor. Cohen’s wisdom and witticisms have now been collected in The Good, the Bad & the Difference, a collection of his columns as wise and funny as a combination of “Dear Abby,” Plato, and Mel Brooks. The columns are supplemented with second thoughts on (and sometimes complete reversals of) his original replies, follow-up notes on how his advice affected the actions of various letter writers, reactions from readers both pro and con, and observations from such “guest ethicists” as David Eggers and the author’s mom. Each chapter also features an “Ethics Pop Quiz,” and readers will be invited to post their answers on the book’s Web site. The best of them will appear in a future paperback edition of the book. The Good, the Bad & the Difference is divided into seven sections: •Civic Life (what we do in public) •Family Life (what we do at home) •Social Life (what we do in other people’s homes) •Commercial Life (what we do in situations where money is a factor) •Medical Life (the rights and obligations of patients and caregivers) •Work Life (ethics for the professional sphere) •School Life (moral questions from and about kids) Each section provides a window into how we live today, shedding light on the ways in which a more ethical approach to the decisions we make, and to our daily behavior, can make a big difference in how we feel about ourselves tomorrow. |
| mafia code of conduct: Introduction to Criminal Investigation Michael Birzer, Cliff Roberson, 2011-09-26 The manner in which criminal investigators are trained is neither uniform nor consistent, ranging from sophisticated training protocols in some departments to on-the-job experience alongside senior investigators in others. Ideal for students taking a first course in the subject as well as professionals in need of a refresher, Introduction to Criminal Investigation uses an accessible format to convey concepts in practical, concrete terms. Topics discussed include The history of criminal investigation in Western society Qualifications for becoming an investigator, the selection process, and ideal training requirements Crime scene search techniques, including planning and post-search debriefing Preparing effective field notes and investigative reports Interviewing and interrogating Types of evidence found at the crime scene and how to collect, package, and preserve it The contributions of forensic science to criminal investigations and the equipment used in crime labs Investigative protocol for a range of crimes, including property crimes, auto theft, arson, financial crimes, homicide, assault, sex crimes, and robbery Specialized investigations, including drug trafficking, cybercrime, and gang-related crime Legal issues involved in criminal investigations and preparing a case for trial Bringing together contributions from law enforcement personnel, academics, and attorneys, the book combines practical and theoretical elements to provide a comprehensive examination of today’s criminal investigative process. The accessible manner in which the information is conveyed makes this an ideal text for a wide-ranging audience. |
| mafia code of conduct: Managing Your Mouth Robert L. Genua, 1992 Foot-in-mouth syndrome may sound like a joke, but the result can be disastrous in the workplace. Managing Your Mouth helps businesspeople master the many aspects of one-on-one communication and keep their feet on the ground--where they belong. This valuable guide starts readers off with an in-depth personal assessment and then explains how they can: * use verbal skills to move up the corporate ladder * say the right thing at the right time * judge personality and its influence on behavior * evaluate the role of nonverbal cues and meanings The author's advice will help readers handle the most trying communication scenarios, including controversy, bad news, networking, gossip, company secrets, proprietary information, meetings, and interviews. |
| mafia code of conduct: In Hoffa's Shadow Jack Goldsmith, 2019-09-24 The Irishman is great art . . . but it is not, as we know, great history . . . Frank Sheeran . . . surely didn’t kill Hoffa . . . But who pulled the trigger? . . . For some of the real story, and for a great American tale in itself, you want to go to Jack Goldsmith’s book, In Hoffa’s Shadow.” —Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal In Hoffa’s Shadow is compulsively readable, deeply affecting, and truly groundbreaking in its re-examination of the Hoffa case . . . a monumental achievement. —James Rosen, The Wall Street Journal As a young man, Jack Goldsmith revered his stepfather, longtime Jimmy Hoffa associate Chuckie O’Brien. But as he grew older and pursued a career in law and government, he came to doubt and distance himself from the man long suspected by the FBI of perpetrating Hoffa’s disappearance on behalf of the mob. It was only years later, when Goldsmith was serving as assistant attorney general in the George W. Bush administration and questioning its misuse of surveillance and other powers, that he began to reconsider his stepfather, and to understand Hoffa’s true legacy. In Hoffa’s Shadow tells the moving story of how Goldsmith reunited with the stepfather he’d disowned and then set out to unravel one of the twentieth century’s most persistent mysteries and Chuckie’s role in it. Along the way, Goldsmith explores Hoffa’s rise and fall and why the golden age of blue-collar America came to an end, while also casting new light on the century-old surveillance state, the architects of Hoffa’s disappearance, and the heartrending complexities of love and loyalty. |
| mafia code of conduct: Roadmap to Hell Barbie Latza Nadeau, 2018-02-01 From sex slaves to drug mules, The Daily Beast's Rome Bureau Chief uncovers a terrifying and intricate web of criminal activity right on Europe’s doorstep. Chasing the money from kidnapped Nigerian hair braiders to ISIS gunrunners, this is the story of modern slavery in Europe and how the plight of those most in need is being wilfully disregarded. Caught between Camorra arms dealers and Nigerian drug gangs along Italy’s attractive coast, each year thousands of refugees and migrants are lured into their murky underworld. In this powerful exposé, investigative journalist Barbie Latza Nadeau follows the weapons trail, meets the sex-trafficked women trapped by black magic, the nuns who try to save them and the Italian police who turn a blind eye as the most urgent issues facing Europe play out in broad daylight. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Mafia in Italian Lives and Literature Robin Pickering-Iazzi, 2015-10-06 Using an array of cultural documents from 1990 to the present, including diaries, testimonies, fiction, online video postings, and anti-mafia social networks, Robin Pickering-Iazzi examines the myths, values, codes of behaviour, and relationships produced by the Italian mafia through a wide cross-disciplinary lens. The Mafia in Italian Lives and Literature explores the ways that these literary engagements with the mafia relate to broader contemporary Italian life and offer implicit challenges, and a quiet code of resistance, to the trauma and injustice wrought by the mafia in various Italian cities. Despite the long tradition of representing the mafia in Italian literature, until now women’s contributions to this literature have been overlooked. Pickering-Iazzi’s aim is to encourage new critical reflection on a broader selection of literature through new theoretical lenses in order to enrich our understanding of crime fiction, Sicily and Sicilian identity in literature, narrative traits of the new Italian epic, and the cultural and social functions of storytelling in life and literature. |
| mafia code of conduct: The Godfather of Management Pasquale De Marco, 2025-05-18 The Mafia is one of the world's oldest and most powerful criminal organizations. It has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. The Mafia has its roots in Sicily, but it has since spread to many other countries, including the United States. In this book, we take a comprehensive look at the Mafia. We explore its origins, its structure, its activities, and its impact on society. We also examine the Mafia's relationship with the law, the government, and other criminal organizations. Through extensive research and interviews with former Mafia members, law enforcement officials, and experts in the field, we provide a unique perspective on this secretive and powerful organization. We uncover the secrets of the Mafia's success and explore the factors that have allowed it to survive and thrive for centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Mafia. It is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the world's most fascinating and enduring criminal organizations. In this book, you will learn about: * The Mafia's origins in Sicily * The Mafia's structure and leadership * The Mafia's activities, both legal and illegal * The Mafia's relationship with the law and the government * The Mafia's impact on American society You will also learn about some of the most famous Mafia figures, including: * Al Capone * Lucky Luciano * Vito Genovese * John Gotti This book is a definitive guide to the Mafia. It is written by a team of experts who have spent years studying this fascinating subject. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Mafia and its impact on society. This book is perfect for: * Fans of true crime * Students of history * Anyone who is curious about the Mafia It is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the world's most powerful and enduring criminal organizations. If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
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Apr 12, 2014 · -Larimer was most notably German to my knowledge. It was always gritty. the Mafia had a good hold there, but mafia's of that time tended to keep to keep neighborhoods safer than …
