Busting the Mob The United States V. Cosa Nostra |
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| Author:
| Jacobs, James B. |
| As told to:
| Panarella, Christopher
Worthington, Jay |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-4230-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1996 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Imprint: | NYU Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.