The Upperworld and the Underworld: Case Studies of Racketeering and Business Inf

The Upperworld and the Underworld by Robert J. Kelly Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description In this informative study Robert Kelly explores two fundamental questions: `Why is organized crime a serious problem in some businesses and industries, and not in others?’ and `What are the consequences of racketeering activities for labor organizations and businesses tainted by a criminal presence?’ Publisher Description From Damon Runyan’s colourful tough guys in black shirts and white ties to recent media coverage of John Gotti, the “dapper don”, public depictions of racketeers in the United States have drawn attention away from the true nature of organized crime and its extensive penetrations into mainstream business. This study strips away the romantic patina and reveals the significant impact of racketeering on vital segments of American industry. Robert Kelly explores two fundamental questions: “Why is organized crime a serious problem in some businesses and industries, and not in others?” and “What are the consequences of racketeering activities for labour organizations and businesses tainted by a criminal presence?”. He examines the blurred demarcation between the legitimate and illegitimate sectors of society and explains the reasons for this occurrence. In the process, Kelly provides a distinct vantage point for understanding organized crime, not just as an “outlaw fringe” preying on society, but as a disturbingly integral element of our social and economic structure.Moreover, he confirms a widely held thesis that organized crime is not merely parasitic but an institutional component of American society. The text affords a view of the current state of organized crime in the United States and the rise of non-traditional criminal organizations in new immigrant communities. Details ISBN 0306459698 ISBN-13 9780306459696 Title The Upperworld and the Underworld Author Robert J. Kelly Format Hardcover Year 1999 Pages 251 Edition 1999th Publisher Springer Science+Business Media GE_Item_ID:137622154; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request “Return Authorisation” before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer’s risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys