Discuss the concept of organised crime using the Italian Mafia and the Chinese Triads as case studies. Compare and contrast these organisations and outline the culture and characteristics off these criminal fraternities, and how these characteristics have helped them thrive in the international crim...

David Visconti Organized Crime Over the past month, as I have been going to work with Sgt. Blake Gilmore, there has been much talk about organized crime ever since the second in charge, the underboss, Al Bruno was shot. It was a big story and every time I go into his office, something n...

The Russian Mafia Controlling Russia When people from western countries view Russia, all that they may see is an unbalanced nation with a bankrupt economy, and a failing government. Times in Russia seem to be often tumultuous, and it is looked at as amazing sometimes that life can continue to ex...

The Mob Father I just finished reading the novel The Mob Father. This novel was written by a very talented author George Anastasia. George Anastasia really went into detail about the Philadelphia Crime Family. The book talked about very specific things that happened in the fifties with the Phila...

Americans possess a certain strange fascination with sordid stories of malicious and violent acts of crime. Some even argue that man is naturally disposed to succumb to the dark side, in order to satisfy his inherent greed and selfishness. While most people control or resist the urge to deviate, eve...

A Mafia Family's Use of Violence Violence can either be used as mean of attaining power or as means of revenge. It is a highly known fact that the main focus of a stereotypical Mafia family should centre around the use of violence. "The Godfather" as well as "The Last Don&qu...