Understanding Organized Crime in Global Perspective

<p>Long encouraged by the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime the current research on this broad and intriguing topic is systematically brought together in this exemplary reader. <b>Understanding Organized Crime </b>presents a rich collection of articles by outstanding researchers in the field who examine empirical research examples salient issues and their explication and provide a theoretical foundation to serve as a guide into further explorations. Skillfully edited this accessible and timely volume focuses on areas and trends such as: the nature of organized crime; theoretical perspectives; organized crime in Russia Eastern Europe and Hong Kong with predictions for the next century; the diversity of activities </p>