by Monica Casper (Author), James B. Jacobs (Author), Thomas Lemke (Author)
Since Prohibition, the Mafia has captivated the media and, indeed, the American imagination. From Al Capone to John Gotti, organized crime bosses have achieved notoriety as anti- heroes in popular culture. This title presents an overview of the forces and events that led in the 1980s to the organized crime control initiatives in American history.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 294
Edition: New e.
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 01 Oct 1996
ISBN 10: 0814742300
ISBN 13: 9780814742303