NCJ Number
96190
Editor(s)
H E Alexander,
G E Caiden
Date Published
1985
Length
174 pages
Annotation
Eight chapters originally presented as papers at the l983 National Conference on Organized Crime follow an introductory chapter that reviews perspectives on organized crime.
Abstract
Topics treated include the usefulness of a common definition of organized crime in ensuring that resources, responsibilities, and penalties can be appropriately allocated; the conversion of tainted money into acceptable assets; organized crime's involvement in the legitimate economy; and the effects of successful drug enforcement. Papers also discuss criminal involvement in political campaign financing; the relationship between cities run by corrupt political machines and organized crime; and the continuing debate about containing the growth, wealth, power, and influence of organized crime in America. Chapter notes and references as well as a subject index are provided.