Description
Organized crime has played a significant social role in cultures all over the world. This is the first book to establish a timeline of global organized criminal activity, which spans eight millennia. Entries are arranged chronologically and represent many facets of the criminal underground, including the birth of major players in crime as well as law enforcement officials, the discovery or invention of drugs and weapons, the creation of law enforcement agencies, and the passage of statutes relevant to the control of criminal activity. A broadly useful examination of organized crime, this book encompasses all nations, races, religions and political philosophies.
About the Author
The late Michael Newton, an award-winning author of numerous books on topics ranging from cryptozoology to civil rights and organized crime, lived in Indiana.
Reviews
"Meticulously researched...highly recommended"-Reference Reviews.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786444113
Author Michael Newton
Format Paperback
Page Count 372
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 640g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 19mm
