Organized Crime

Book Description
Abadinsky provides a detailed analysis of the origins, history, theoretical explanations, and structure of organized crime, including drug trafficking, gambling, and loan sharking. The author also explains the methods employed by law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime, and the policy decisions reached by various investigating committees and commissions, including the President's Commission on Organized Crime. This text is known for presenting a comprehensive history of the subject and for being written in an engaging, "storytelling" style. In addition to presenting information on traditional organized crime groups in the United States, particularly New York and Chicago, Abadinsky covers organized crime groups on the international stage, including Chinese, Columbian, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Mexican, Nigerian, Russian, as well as outlaw motorcycle clubs with chapters throughout the world.

About the Author
Howard Abadinsky was an inspector for the Cook County Sheriff's Office for eight years and a New York State parole officer and senior parole officer for 15 years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W. from Fordham University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including PROBATION AND PAROLE, Eighth Edition, ORGANIZED CRIME, Seventh Edition, and LAW AND JUSTICE, Fifth Edition.


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In this textbook, Abadinsky (criminal justice, Saint Xavier U.) explores organized crime and its control. He compares New York and Chicago crime groups, and outlines the growth of today's "Chicago Outfit" from its origins in the Capone era. He also includes research on international crime organizations and outlaw motorcycle clubs, comparing and contrasting these new forms of criminal organization with the traditional models. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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